It may be hard to see it right now, here in Chicago, there has been snow in the air every day it seems for the last two weeks and for the last week temps haven't gotten out of the teens, but Spring will be here soon!
Time to brew a Maibock/Helles Bock! I found this recipe in the HBT recipe database. Haven't decided whether to do a decoction or not. If I did, I'd probably go with a 148F step, then 156F, then mash out at whatever it ends up at after the final decoction. But a single infusion at 156F is awfully tempting . . . . .
Any inspired by this? Any other spring beers? Any advice for a first time brewer of a Helles Bock?
Time to brew a Maibock/Helles Bock! I found this recipe in the HBT recipe database. Haven't decided whether to do a decoction or not. If I did, I'd probably go with a 148F step, then 156F, then mash out at whatever it ends up at after the final decoction. But a single infusion at 156F is awfully tempting . . . . .
Any inspired by this? Any other spring beers? Any advice for a first time brewer of a Helles Bock?