I'm about half way through lagering an Oktoberfest and samples reveal a sweet taste I recognize, but can't identify. It's shown up in a few brews now, usually in the darker ones. The recipe is below. What do you think?
5.5gal
OG 1.066
FG 1.011
ABV 7.18
IBUs 20.6
8.5lbs Pilsner
2lbs Crystal 40L
2lb Munich 10L
1lbs Munich 20L
0.5lbs Carapils
0.5oz Northern Brewer - 60 min
0.5oz Tettnang - 30 min
0.5oz Hallertauer - 10 min
1tsp Irish moss - 10 min
Yeast Saflager S-23
Used an enhanced double decoction mash.
I use most of these ingredients in some combination regularly, so it's hard to pinpoint. I make a Lowenbrau clone with the same hops and hop schedule, so I doubt it's the hops or the yeast (same as Lowenbrau).
5.5gal
OG 1.066
FG 1.011
ABV 7.18
IBUs 20.6
8.5lbs Pilsner
2lbs Crystal 40L
2lb Munich 10L
1lbs Munich 20L
0.5lbs Carapils
0.5oz Northern Brewer - 60 min
0.5oz Tettnang - 30 min
0.5oz Hallertauer - 10 min
1tsp Irish moss - 10 min
Yeast Saflager S-23
Used an enhanced double decoction mash.
I use most of these ingredients in some combination regularly, so it's hard to pinpoint. I make a Lowenbrau clone with the same hops and hop schedule, so I doubt it's the hops or the yeast (same as Lowenbrau).