Champagne Lager NHC06
Category 1: Light Lager
Gold Medal NHC 2006
Sponsored by Beer & Wine Makers Warehouse
Paul Long, Newberg, Ore., Strange Brew
"Champagne Lager"
Standard American Lager
Ingredients for 10 U.S. gallons (38 liters)
14.0 lb (6.35 kg) Pilsner malt
1.5 oz (43 g) Hallertauer whole hops, 3.4% alpha acid (60 min)
1.0 oz (28 g) Hallertauer hops, 3.1% alpha acid (15 min)
Wyeast No. 2112 California lager yeast
Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.7 vol.)
Original Specific Gravity: 1.040
Final Specific Gravity: 1.007
Boiling Time: 60 minutes
Primary Fermentation: 10 days at 62° F (17° C) in glass
Secondary Fermentation: 7 days at 68° F (20° C) in steel
Directions
Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
Judges' Comments
"This is right on for what I would expect to buy. I think you did a wonderful job with a difficult style!"
"Nice crisp, dry malt flavor with dry DMS finish. Good balance of malt and hop. Slight green apple notes in background. Very drinkable, even warm."