Optimator Ale |
Type: All Grain | Date: 2/19/2007 |
Batch Size: 5.00 gal | Brewer: Kerry |
| Boil Size: 5.72 gal | Asst Brewer: |
| Boil Time: 60 min | Equipment: Brew Pot 9 Gal |
| Taste Rating(out of 50): 35.0 | Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 |
| Taste Notes: A classic Dopplebock Lager converted to an ale. Very High malt finish with a touch of hops for a great balance. The orignal beer is made by Spaten of Munchen (Munich) Germany. Considered one of the world's best lagers, if not one of the best beers per |
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Ingredients |
| Amount | Item | Type | % or IBU |
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| 3.00 lb | Light Dry Extract (8.0 SRM) | Dry Extract | 22.22 % | | 8.50 lb | Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 62.96 % | | 1.50 lb | Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM) | Grain | 11.11 % | | 0.50 lb | Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) | Grain | 3.70 % | | 1.50 oz | Hallertauer [4.80 %] (60 min) | Hops | 19.7 IBU | | 1 Pkgs | German Ale/Kolsch (White Labs #WLP029) | Yeast-Ale | |
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Beer Profile |
Est Original Gravity: 1.079 SG | Measured Original Gravity: 1.070 SG |
| Est Final Gravity: 1.019 SG | Measured Final Gravity: 1.015 SG |
| Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 7.88 % | Actual Alcohol by Vol: 7.19 % |
| Bitterness: 19.7 IBU | Calories: 317 cal/pint |
| Est Color: 20.8 SRM | Color: |
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Mash Profile |
| Mash Name: My Mash | Total Grain Weight: 10.50 lb |
| Sparge Water: 0.00 gal | Grain Temperature: 72.0 F |
| Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F | TunTemperature: 72.0 F |
| Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE | Mash PH: 5.4 PH |
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My Mash| Step Time | Name | Description | Step Temp |
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| 60 min | Infusion | Add 12.00 qt of water at 168.2 F | 154.9 F | |
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| Mash Notes: |
Carbonation and Storage |
| Carbonation Type: Kegged (Forced CO2) | Volumes of CO2: 2.6 |
| Pressure/Weight: 18.8 PSI | Carbonation Used: 12.5 |
| Keg/Bottling Temperature: 50.0 F | Age for: 28.0 days |
| Storage Temperature: 50.0 F | |
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Notes |
Mash and Sparge 60 mins 6.0 Gals Water
Add hops and boil 60-70 Mins
Cool to 74F
1 tsp Irish Moss (boil 45 min)
White labs WLP838 Southern German Lager
Boil for 60 minutes. Add Irish moss for last 45 minutes of boil
This beer should be a lager, but I am experimenting an Ale version to see how close to the real thing it comes. |
