LeathernoseBrewing
Member
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2014
- Messages
- 10
- Reaction score
- 2
- Recipe Type
- All Grain
- Yeast
- WLP051 Cali V
- Yeast Starter
- wouldn\\'t hurt
- Batch Size (Gallons)
- 5.5
- Original Gravity
- 1.046
- Final Gravity
- 1.008
- Boiling Time (Minutes)
- 60
- IBU
- 23
- Color
- 3.5 (SRM)
- Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- 2-3 weeks @ 65
- Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- optional 1-2 weeks
- Tasting Notes
- Somewhere between Dad\\'s favorite macro lager and Pilsner-Urquell
I came up with this beer to accomplish a few things: I wanted something to have on tap that was a real crowd pleaser, and I needed it to be cheap and easy to replicate. I also don't have the means or patience to do a 'true' lager. Without sounding like bragging, it has been wildly successful at meeting all criteria.
In fact, I'm still sometimes blown away at how well it turns out simply because it requires almost no effort. Just pitch the yeast and come back in 2 weeks to keg it up. No secondary means no extra cleaning
8lbs Belgian Pilsner
1lb Munich
.5lb Caraplis
1oz Saaz (3.6%) @ 60min
1oz Saaz (3.6%) / Irish Moss @ 15min
1oz Saaz (3.6%) @ 2min
WLP051 California V Ale
Mash @ 150 for 60 minutes
I think the real star here is the white labs Cali V yeast. I chose it on a whim because I couldn't decide on what yeast to use. I've used it in the past and it has a strong sulfur component during fermentation, which to me sounded lager-esque. It's also been super flocculant for me, which gives that wonderful clarity without the need for additional conditioning or cold crashing. The result is something that is greater than the sum of its parts. It's likely not going to knock anyone's socks off, but for $30 and an afternoon you'll have a beer that everyone can enjoy
As the weather is warming up this is becoming one of my favorite brews. I meant to take pictures to show off the gorgeous clarity but it got drank too fast. Will try to post something next time around
In fact, I'm still sometimes blown away at how well it turns out simply because it requires almost no effort. Just pitch the yeast and come back in 2 weeks to keg it up. No secondary means no extra cleaning
8lbs Belgian Pilsner
1lb Munich
.5lb Caraplis
1oz Saaz (3.6%) @ 60min
1oz Saaz (3.6%) / Irish Moss @ 15min
1oz Saaz (3.6%) @ 2min
WLP051 California V Ale
Mash @ 150 for 60 minutes
I think the real star here is the white labs Cali V yeast. I chose it on a whim because I couldn't decide on what yeast to use. I've used it in the past and it has a strong sulfur component during fermentation, which to me sounded lager-esque. It's also been super flocculant for me, which gives that wonderful clarity without the need for additional conditioning or cold crashing. The result is something that is greater than the sum of its parts. It's likely not going to knock anyone's socks off, but for $30 and an afternoon you'll have a beer that everyone can enjoy
As the weather is warming up this is becoming one of my favorite brews. I meant to take pictures to show off the gorgeous clarity but it got drank too fast. Will try to post something next time around