Yea, I'm digging up an old thread. Although, there isn't much out there on this beer, so I figured I would add some notes to this thread (for the next time I google clones of this brew...)
I'm looking to brew this for the wifey, so I am doing some research. The spreadhsheet that Sagan references is still available via archive.org here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060215000000*/http://beerbarons.org/recipes/Lakefront.xls
The recipe calls for:
8.32 lb 2 row
0.63 lb carapils
0.63 lb caramunich
0.05 lb Roasted Barley
9.63 gram willamette @90 (8.7 IBU)
22.8 gram Cascade @0 (3.8 IBU)
Total IBU 12.5
OG 1.060
That said, that does not match ("exactly") the current sell sheet for the beer (hey, beers can change over the years).
http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/files/sell-sheets/lfsellsheet_riverweststein.pdf
5.6% ABV
1516 IBUs
14.0° PLATO
TWO-ROW PALE, 8°L CARAMEL,
45°L CARAMEL, ROASTED BARLEY
ZEUS, WILLAMETTE, CASCADE
"Our flagship beer, named after the hard working neighborhood in which Lakefront Brewery was founded.
Pours a brilliant amber with a bubbly off-white head. Aromas of American hops linger with a slight floral
character from the German lager yeast. A balanced maltiness with just a hint of sweetness dominates the
flavor, with a crisp hop bite in the finish. A joy to drink; no wonder its Milwaukees favorite craft beer.
Pair this with any good German entrée like schnitzel or rouladen and youll have an instant hit."
CaraPils (1.5L) seems to be swapped for a light caramel, and the hop schedule also changed. Addition of Zeus and a few more IBU.
Oh hell... Not sure what to do now.