Oktoberfest

**Reverend JC** · 08-08-2009, 03:32 PM

I just attempted my first decoction today and it was on an Oktoberfest.

The smell of the decoction 20 min into the boil of it was amazing.

Here is the recipe. note the yeast...........................shazaam! my secret yeast guy got this for me. As far as I know it is not avaliable for purchase anywhere.

Recipe: Ein Fest der Pius
Brewer: Reverend JC
Asst Brewer:
Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (0.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 6.00 gal
Boil Size: 7.23 gal
Estimated OG: 1.060 SG
Estimated Color: 13.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 27.8 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 78.00 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amount Item Type % or IBU
5 lbs 8.0 oz Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 43.56 %
5 lbs 8.0 oz Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 43.56 %
1 lbs 8.0 oz CaraHell (11.0 SRM) Grain 11.88 %
2.0 oz Carafa III (525.0 SRM) Grain 0.99 %
0.75 oz Galena [10.92 %] (60 min) Hops 23.5 IBU
0.75 oz Tettnang [3.33 %] (20 min) Hops 4.3 IBU
0.60 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 15.0 min) Misc
1.20 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Primary 3.0 days) Misc
1 pitch Augustiner Yeast-Lager

Mash Schedule: Decoction Mash, Single
Total Grain Weight: 12.63 lb
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Decoction Mash, Single
Step Time Name Description Step Temp
35 min Protein Rest Add 25.25 qt of water at 126.6 F 122.0F
45 min Saccharification Decoct 10.70 qt of mash and boil it 150.0F
10 min Mash Out Heat to 168.0 F over 10 min 168.0 F