Festbier BierMuncher's OktoberFAST Ale (AG)

[Squad1Guy]

Here it is after 3 weeks (or so) in the bottle. The taste is out of this world! Malty with some buscuit-y (that's what I'm tasting anyway) undertones and just delicious. This will definitely be made again!!

 

[Surgeonofdemise]

Looks tasty!
Ive got a batch im planning on bottling tomorrow. Did a 3 wk primary and 2 wek secondary so far. Smells great. Cant wait to try it... My first all grain.

 

[Amesanite]

Really excited for this one. It's mashing as I type (a huge 1.5 gallon batch)and will be one of the last brews before vacation. My older brother is a beer lover and I'm excited for him to try this one.

Thanks for the recipe

 

[homebrewdad]

I've really wanted to do an Oktoberfest, but I still don't have lagering capacity, so this recipe is a godsend. I have a kit that was given to me for Father's Day that will go first, but this will be next.

BierMuncher, how many volumes of CO2 do you carb this to? I saw your comments mentioning the perfect carbonation level, and I'd like to hit that.

Thanks!

 

[rdbrett]

Looking to get ingredients to this tomorrow! Is the base grain there 2 row or something like a weyerman german pilsner? Sorry, prob dumb question!

 

[rdbrett]

How many packets of 04 yeast do you recommend using for a 5 gallon batch? I think Mrmalty recommends 2. Is that necessary?
I assume the base malt is pilsner, gonna buy it unless someone tells me different.

 

[homebrewdad]

How many packets of 04 yeast do you recommend using for a 5 gallon batch? I think Mrmalty recommends 2. Is that necessary?
I assume the base malt is pilsner, gonna buy it unless someone tells me different.

According to the recipe on post #1, it's german pilsner. However, Vienna malt and Munich (bot in this recipe) are technically base malts, as well.

 

[rdbrett]

I guess it is the 2-row listed in it that confused me. I've read all 35 pages on this thread. I havent read about anyone using two packets of dry yeast, although Mrmalty calls for it. Anyone know if 1 is adequate?
Cant wait to brew this. I am brewing AG on post #1

 

[homebrewdad]

I guess it is the 2-row listed in it that confused me. I've read all 35 pages on this thread. I havent read about anyone using two packets of dry yeast, although Mrmalty calls for it. Anyone know if 1 is adequate?
Cant wait to brew this. I am brewing AG on post #1

Pilsner is just a type of 2 row. If no specific kind is given you can assume plain 2 row/base malt. This recipe specifies pilsner, so that's what you use.

1 packet of dry yeast is typically enough for a 5 gallon batch. If doing a larger batch (like the 11 gallons listed on page 1), you'd need a second packet.

 

[rdbrett]

Thx for your help!

 

[rdbrett]

What temp do I need to pitch yeast? Below 70 or more toward the initial fermentation temp of lower to mid 60s? Thx. Happy 4th!! Brew day for me!

 

[rdbrett]

Hope someone can help fast! Made this recipe, but added 1 lb lf amber malt extract for efficiency as I do biab. My OG is 1.083. Wtf??? Can I addwater to water it down? Supposed to be 1.051. Worked at this all day. This is what gets people of out the hobby. Pissed!
Guess I screwed up adding the extract? I was gonna buy an xtra lb of grain and forgot

 

[D_Nyholm]

Hope someone can help fast! Made this recipe, but added 1 lb lf amber malt extract for efficiency as I do biab. My OG is 1.083. Wtf??? Can I addwater to water it down? Supposed to be 1.051. Worked at this all day. This is what gets people of out the hobby. Pissed!
Guess I screwed up adding the extract? I was gonna buy an xtra lb of grain and forgot

If the extract was not fully mixed in, maybe you got a concentrated section if you did a late addition? Otherwise you could water it down a bit to get closer to share you want. The hop utilization may be a little off but I am not certain if that will matter much on this recipe.

 

[rdbrett]

I boiled the lb of extract with the rest for 90 minutes. I actually **** er down a few minutes early. I am at a loss. I'll try another reading after I rack to fermentor in a minute.

 

[rdbrett]

It appears as if I had more boil off than i always have. ??? Hmmm. Maybe boiled harder. Can I top off to my expected batch size if that is the case? 5.25.

 

[D_Nyholm]

It appears as if I had more boil off than i always have. ??? Hmmm. Maybe boiled harder. Can I top off to my expected batch size if that is the case? 5.25.

I would say that would be fine. At least that is what I would do if fermentation hasnt started or just started.

 

[D_Nyholm]

Also, did you calculate how much extract to add or just threw it in? I believe 1 lb of extract will add about 7 points.

 

[rdbrett]

Just threw it in! I added about a gallon and a half to my wort. It was around 4 gallon. This brought it down to 1.054. Damn. I screwed up big time. Anyone have an idea what I'll have as a finished product?

 

[D_Nyholm]

Just threw it in! I added about a gallon and a half to my wort. It was around 4 gallon. This brought it down to 1.054. Damn. I screwed up big time. Anyone have an idea what I'll have as a finished product?

Live and learn. You made beer. not to the recipe so it may be a little less bitter and also finish a little higher with the extract in there, but I bet it will still be good.

Sounds like an extreme amount of boil off though to miss your target by over a gallon.

 

[shadows69]

Brewed this yesterday and FG was 1.060. Used Pacman yeast.

OktoberFAST Ale - Oktoberfest/Märzen (3B)
Brewer Nobody
Date 6/30/13
Batch Size 5.500 gal Boil Size 6.394 gal
Boil Time 60.000 min Efficiency 70%
OG 1.052 FG 1.013
ABV 5.1% Bitterness 20.8 IBU (Tinseth)
Color 12.6 srm (Morey) Calories (per 12 oz.) 172
Fermentables

Total grain: 11.750 lb
Name Type Amount Mashed Late Yield Color
Rahr - 2 Row Malt Grain 4.250 lb Yes No 80% 2.0 srm
Vienna Malt Grain 2.500 lb Yes No 78% 4.0 srm
Munich Malt - 20L Grain 2.000 lb Yes No 75% 20.0 srm
Aromatic Malt Grain 16.000 oz Yes No 78% 26.0 srm
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L Grain 16.000 oz Yes No 75% 20.0 srm
Briess - Carapils Malt Grain 8.000 oz Yes No 73% 1.3 srm
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L Grain 8.000 oz Yes No 74% 40.0 srm
Hops

Name Alpha Amount Use Time Form IBU
Tettnang 4.8% 0.750 oz Boil 60.000 min Pellet 11.3
Tettnang 4.8% 0.400 oz Boil 45.000 min Pellet 5.5
Hersbrucker 4.2% 0.400 oz Boil 30.000 min Pellet 4.0

 

[stbnj]

I will be brewing this weekend for my brother's October wedding. I will be using the Mangrove Jack's Workhorse yeast which is supposed to be lager like up to 68. I debated using a cal common yeast but could not get one in time.

 

[rdbrett]

Brewed this 2 weeks ago. BIAB. Had to add a lot of top off water. Way more boil off than i'm used to. So, I figured I'd screwed it up. Tasted it today from fermentor, pretty darn good! Cant wait until its bottles and done!

 

[Timmush]

I read through almost all of the posts and cant find a verdict on the final extract recipe posted on one of the first few pages

Ingredients

3.86 lb Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM) Extract 41.16 %
1.40 lb Amber Liquid Extract (12.5 SRM) Extract 14.95 %
1.33 lb Pale Liquid Extract (8.0 SRM) Extract 14.23 %
1.15 lb Caravienne Malt (22.0 SRM) Grain 12.25 %
1.09 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 11.61 %
0.54 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 5.80 %
1.27 oz Tettnang [3.20 %] (60 min) Hops 11.0 IBU
0.63 oz Tettnang [3.20 %] (45 min) Hops 5.0 IBU
0.63 oz Tettnang [3.20 %] (30 min) Hops 4.2 IBU
1 Pkgs SafAle English Ale (DCL Yeast #S-04) Yeast-Ale


Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.050 SG
Measured Original Gravity: 1.010 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.013 SG Measured Final Gravity: 1.005 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.83 % Actual Alcohol by Vol: 0.65 %
Bitterness: 20.2 IBU Calories: 43 cal/pint
Est Color: 12.5 SRM Color: Color


I am going shopping today. Just wondering if this is what I need to brew.
Thanks!

 

[dschoemaker]

Do you think Wyeast 1056 would work in this beer or would it turn out too fruity?

 

[sfgoat]

Do you think Wyeast 1056 would work in this beer or would it turn out too fruity?

Might come out a bit dry.

 

[sfgoat]

Has anybody tried an extended primary fermentation for like six weeks with no secondary? Just wondering if I can get get away with it on this recipe.

 

[BPhad]

Has anybody tried an extended primary fermentation for like six weeks with no secondary? Just wondering if I can get get away with it on this recipe.

I'm sure when I made this last year, I did 21 days primary then into Keg. I was best at about 3-4 weeks in Keg, but still good right away.
I used the PacMan yeast last year, but planning on using Cali Lager this year.

 

[sfgoat]

I'm sure when I made this last year, I did 21 days primary then into Keg. I was best at about 3-4 weeks in Keg, but still good right away.
I used the PacMan yeast last year, but planning on using Cali Lager this year.

Thanks, I try to avoid doing a secondary if I can.

 

[truekey]

I think I'm going to do three gallons of this as a test run as soon as the ambient temps in my basement go below 70. That might be a while so I might be doing the swamp cooler....

 

[Timmush]

I wound up ordering a little different based on cost.
Just wondering how it will come out compared to the original recipe.

The yeast is us-04 and the hops are the same.
Steep.

Briess Caramel (Crystal) 20L 1 lb
Briess Caramel (Crystal) 40L 1 lb
Dingemans Caravienne Cara 20 1 lb

Boil
Muntons Extra Light Dried Malt Extract
Briess Pilsen Light Canister 3.3 Lb.
Briess Sparkling Amber Canister3.3 Lb