Standard American Lager NHC 2005

Jonathan Plisé

for 50 U.S. gal (189.2 L)

Ingredients

85.0 lb (38.5 kg)

German Pilsner malt 10.0 lb (4.5 kg)

German Munich malt 5.0 lb (2.3 kg)

German Cara-Foam malt 4.0 oz (113 g)

Hallertauer hops, 3.9% alpha acid (60 min)

8.0 oz (227 g) Saaz hops, 3.0% alpha acid (1 min)

German Bock lager yeast

Forced CO2 to carbonate

Specs

Original Specific Gravity: 1.040 Final

Specific Gravity: 1.007

Boiling Time: 90 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 14 days at 52° F (11° C) on yeast

Secondary Fermentation: 7 days at 52°F (11° C) off yeast

Tertiary Fermentation:1 month at 40° F (4° C)

Directions

Dough in for 15 minutes (temperature not specified). Strike temp 165-168° F (74-76° C). Mash grains at 155° F (68° C) for 80 minutes. Use Whirlfloc to clarify wort during the last 20 minutes.

Judges’ Comments

“A bit of malt, very low hops up front, almost no aroma—as it should be. Pleasant; probably closer to a premium American lager.” “Clean, crisp, very light and refreshing.”