Appearance: Golden straw body, almost crystal clear but with very low haze. Was hoping for clearer appearance in my lagers. Billowing white head, good bubbling.
Aroma: Grainy pils aroma, light earthy notes. Some sweetness, maybe a tiny bit of a sulfury note.
Taste: Typical pils malt taste with slight sweetness in the middle. Fairly crisp finish with decent bitterness. Low hop flavor. Smooth. Don't get any yeast flavors. Clean, refreshing but not super dry.
Mouthfeel: Moderate body, moderately crisp finish, moderate carbonation.
Would brew again. Very good, but probably not quite as good as my first Czech light lager.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Czech Pils + IPL Brewday
Czech Pils
Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 7.64 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.51 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.00 gal
Fermentation: Laget
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 7.64 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.51 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.00 gal
Fermentation: Laget
Date: 5 May 2017
Equipment: 7.6 Pre-Boil, Big MLT, 90 min Boil
Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 79.5 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Equipment: 7.6 Pre-Boil, Big MLT, 90 min Boil
Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 79.5 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.50 gal | Boston, MA | Water | 1 | - |
| 5.50 g | Calcium Chloride (Mash 60.0 mins) | Water Agent | 2 | - |
| 11 lbs | Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 3 | 88.9 % |
| 12.0 oz | Carapils (Briess) (1.5 SRM) | Grain | 4 | 6.1 % |
| 10.0 oz | Acid Malt (3.0 SRM) | Grain | 5 | 5.1 % |
| 1.00 oz | Saaz [3.75 %] - Boil 75.0 min | Hop | 6 | 12.2 IBUs |
| 2.00 oz | Saaz [3.75 %] - Boil 30.0 min | Hop | 7 | 17.9 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Saaz [3.75 %] - Boil 10.0 min | Hop | 8 | 4.2 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Saaz [3.75 %] - Boil 5.0 min | Hop | 9 | 2.3 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Saaz [3.75 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 10.0 min | Hop | 10 | 2.1 IBUs |
| 2.0 pkg | Czech Budejovice Lager (White Labs #WLP802) [35.49 ml] | Yeast | 11 | - |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.058 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.013 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.8 %
Bitterness: 38.8 IBUs
Est Color: 3.9 SRM
Est Final Gravity: 1.013 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.8 %
Bitterness: 38.8 IBUs
Est Color: 3.9 SRM
Mash Profile
Mash Name: 154F, Mash Out, Batch Sparge
Sparge Water: 2.78 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Sparge Water: 2.78 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash Step | Add 16.47 qt of water at 167.5 F | 154.0 F | 60 min |
| Mash Step | Add 9.90 qt of water at 195.8 F | 168.0 F | 10 min |
Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (Drain mash tun , 2.78gal) of 168.0 F water
5/12/17: Made a starter with 1 yeast old package. Went to LHBS to pick up a second, freshe pack.
5/15/17: Brewed. Hit mash temps well, got 1.0492 gravity pre-boil at ~7.4 gallons, 1.0598 post-boil at ~6 gallons.
After short whirlpool, racked to carboy with about 5.5 gallons and some hop gunk. 90F. Moved to freezer overnight.
5/16/17, 7am: Wort at 45F. Oxygenated for 70s. Pitched most of starter and 2nd yeast pack, with a little bit of rehydrated 34/70 from the IPL.
India Pale Lager
Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 7.64 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.51 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.00 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Boil Size: 7.64 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.51 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 5.00 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage
Equipment: 7.6 Pre-Boil, Big MLT, 90 min Boil
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Efficiency: 75.00 %
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.50 gal | Boston, MA | Water | 1 | - |
| 7.00 g | Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60.0 mins) | Water Agent | 2 | - |
| 5.00 g | Calcium Chloride (Mash 60.0 mins) | Water Agent | 3 | - |
| 8 lbs | Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 4 | 58.2 % |
| 3 lbs | Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 5 | 21.8 % |
| 1 lbs 4.0 oz | Munich (BestMälz) (7.6 SRM) | Grain | 6 | 9.1 % |
| 1 lbs | Wheat (BestMälz) (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 7 | 7.3 % |
| 8.0 oz | Caramel/Crystal Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) | Grain | 8 | 3.6 % |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min | Hop | 9 | 10.4 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min | Hop | 10 | 12.5 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min | Hop | 11 | 5.7 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min | Hop | 12 | 6.9 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 30.0 min | Hop | 13 | 11.0 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 15.0 min | Hop | 14 | 7.1 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 30.0 min | Hop | 15 | 13.2 IBUs |
| 1.0 pkg | Saflager Lager (DCL/Fermentis #W-34/70) [50.28 ml] | Yeast | 16 | - |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days | Hop | 17 | 0.0 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Centennial [10.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days | Hop | 18 | 0.0 IBUs |
| 1.00 oz | Citra [12.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days | Hop | 19 | 0.0 IBUs |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.014 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 7.2 %
Bitterness: 66.7 IBUs
Est Color: 5.2 SRM
Est Final Gravity: 1.014 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 7.2 %
Bitterness: 66.7 IBUs
Est Color: 5.2 SRM
Mash Profile
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash In | Add 18.19 qt of water at 163.6 F | 150.0 F | 75 min |
Sparge: Batch sparge with 4.99 gal water at 168.0 F (split into 2 x 2.5 batches).
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5/14/17: Brewed. Got 7.9 gallons of 1.0577 wort, pre-boil. Post boil 1.0698 OG, 6.3 gallons (24L). Added 2nd dose of Centennial whirlpool hops at knockout + 15mins.
Chilled to 90F, racked to carboy, and placed in freezer overnight.
5/15/17, 7am: Wort at 45F, oxygenated 70s, pitched 2.5 packs of rehydrated 24/70.
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