Need Help With Black Lager

okbrewman · 02-29-2008, 02:16 AM

any1 know how to make something similar to a sam adams black lager using extract?

gravity man · 02-29-2008, 02:19 AM

Try a Hit the spot octoberfest, its not as dark but it sure is smoooooth.

okbrewman · 02-29-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gravity man

Try a Hit the spot octoberfest, its not as dark but it sure is smoooooth.

had 2 tonight--

now im out

gravity man · 02-29-2008, 02:28 AM

I know were you can get some more , hell I will bring you some tomorrow night.

heinz57 · 02-29-2008, 02:32 AM

Go for a Schwarzbier, they're delicious.

I made one with all Munich extract, a true Schwarzbier has some Pilsner in it as well, but my LHBS didn't supply Pilsner extract. I even used the dry lager yeast and I think it came out great.

I lagered it for about four months, so you're not looking at a beer that has a quick turn around, but it's worth the wait.

okbrewman · 02-29-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by heinz57

Go for a Schwarzbier, they're delicious.

I made one with all Munich extract, a true Schwarzbier has some Pilsner in it as well, but my LHBS didn't supply Pilsner extract. I even used the dry lager yeast and I think it came out great.

I lagered it for about four months, so you're not looking at a beer that has a quick turn around, but it's worth the wait.

thx heinz--the 4 months blows but may just have to buy some extra buckets for that batch

heinz57 · 02-29-2008, 02:42 AM

Well actually, because I REALLY like this beer, I was thinking of keeping the malt bill the same, but using some ale yeast.

Granted the taste will be different, but I'm hoping it won't be that different.

Just a thought.