Helles Bock NHC08

Category 5: Bock

2008 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal

Sponsored by Washington Hop Commission
Dave Corbett, Tom Miklinevich, Milford, CT, Maibock/Helles Bock, Underground Brewers Club of Connecticut
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Helles Bock

Ingredients for 11 U.S. gallons (41.64 liters)

19.0    lb (8.62 kg) Pilsner malt

9.25    lb (4.2 kg) Munich malt

2.0       oz (57 g) Perle whole hops, 6% alpha acid (60 min.)

0.5       oz (4.9 g) Spalt whole hops, 4.9% alpha acid (45 min.)

Wyeast No. 2206 Bavarian lager yeast

Original Specific Gravity: 1.072

Final Specific Gravity: 1.016

Boiling Time: 90 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 4 weeks at 48° F (9° C) in glass

Secondary Fermentation: 6 weeks at 32° F (0° C) in steel

Judges' Comments

"Very drinkable Maibock."

"I would pay money for this beer."