O'Bama-Lot NHC 2009

Category 1: American Lager
Sponsored by Five Star Products & Services, LLC

2009 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal
Darryl Kochaniec, Goldenrod, FL, Lite American Lager, Tampa Bay BEERS

“O’bama-Lot”

American Lager, Lite American Lager

Ingredients for 6 U.S. gallons (22.71 liters)

12.0 lb            (5.44 kg) American two-row pale malt

1.0 lb              (0.45 kg) flaked rice

1.25 oz           (35 g) Hallertau pellet hops, 4.2% alpha acid (60 min)

                        Wyeast No. 2007 Pilsen lager yeast

3 vol                forced CO2 to carbonate

                        Wyeast yeast nutrient

Original Specific Gravity: 1.056 diluted to 1.033

Final Specific Gravity: 1.006

Boiling Time: 90 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 28 days at 50° F (10° C)

Directions

Use a single infusion mash at 148° F (64° C) for 90 minutes. Once fermented, use distilled carbonated water to dilute to an equivalent original gravity of 1.033.

Judges’ Comments

“Head is small and short-lasting per style. Crisp flavor, carbonation lower than expected. No flaws.”

Runners-Up

Silver Medal: Kristen and Orsolya England, Saint Paul, Minn., Lite American Lager, Saint Paul Homebrewers Club

Bronze Medal: Chadd McNicholas, Carmichael, Calif., Dortmunder Export, Gold Country Brewers Association