Corn Collision

[Holmesbrewer]

I'm about to tackle a Modelo Negra clone that has flaked corn. I have heard many negatives about using corn. Here is what I have, any ideas?
Also, I have been told that this yeast works similarly to ale yeast, just a little lower temp. I might be able to keep it in the low 60's, but that's my max. Any suggestions?

Negra Modelo
Vienna Lager


Type: All Grain
Date: 4/13/2009
Batch Size: 2.75 gal
Brewer: Holmes
Boil Size: 3.15 gal Asst Brewer:
Boil Time: 60 min Equipment: My Equipment
Taste Rating(out of 50): 35.0 Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00
Taste Notes:

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
2.00 lb Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 38.99 %
1.50 lb Corn, Flaked (1.3 SRM) Grain 29.24 %
1.00 lb Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 19.49 %
0.50 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 9.75 %
0.13 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 2.53 %
0.25 oz Pearle [8.00 %] (60 min) Hops 13.5 IBU
1.00 oz Saaz [4.00 %] (15 min) Hops 13.4 IBU
0.55 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 min) Misc
1 Pkgs San Francisco Lager (White Labs #WLP810) Yeast-Lager



Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.047 SG
Measured Original Gravity: 1.010 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.015 SG Measured Final Gravity: 1.005 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.22 % Actual Alcohol by Vol: 0.65 %
Bitterness: 27.0 IBU Calories: 43 cal/pint
Est Color: 14.3 SRM Color: Color


Mash Profile

Mash Name: Single Infusion, Light Body Total Grain Weight: 5.13 lb
Sparge Water: 1.14 gal Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F TunTemperature: 72.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: FALSE Mash PH: 5.4 PH

Single Infusion, Light Body Step Time Name Description Step Temp
75 min Mash In Add 6.41 qt of water at 161.4 F 150.0 F
10 min Mash Out Add 4.10 qt of water at 200.2 F 168.0 F



Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage

Carbonation Type: Corn Sugar Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Pressure/Weight: 2.1 oz Carbonation Used: -
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 60.0 F Age for: 28.0 days
Storage Temperature: 52.0 F

Notes


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[BargainFittings]

Flaked corn is easy to use as it just goes in the mash.

I would guess that this is a very good choice for you due to the limitations of low fermentation temps.

If you get a little adventurous you might want to tackle a cereal mash in the future. Its basically a 2 step mash where you cook some cracked corn or cornmeal with a bit of malt and then add it to your main mash to step up the temp.

Alot of fun either way.

Report back on how this yeast is in that style beer as I am planning on brewing a Modelo Negra clone myself.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I brew a Dos Equis Amber clone that uses a pound of flaked corn. Just dump it in with the grain. The corn will make the mash a little sticky, you might consider a hand full of rice hulls.

I have used corn starch instead of flaked corn. The taste was very good, but it did cause some cloudiness in the brew.

 

[david_42]

Many people don't like the flavor corn adds to a brew, but if you are doing a clone ... Had a 50% corn ale last month. A bit strange.

Good choice on the yeast for your conditions. You could also use a low-attenuation, neutral ale yeast.

 

[giligson]

I love the flavor of corn in a light ale or a lager. Having done both cereal mashes with crushed corn (polenta) and used flaked corn, I would definitely go with flaked corn in the furture - one less step to worry about.

 

[Holmesbrewer]

10-4. I use a grain bag, even in my MLT so I am hoping we won't have any gooey clog problems.