Feedback on lager recipe

[huckbof]

how would this turn out?

5 gals
wlp830 slurry 250mL
8#belgian pils
1/2#caravienne
1/4#honey malt
2 oz saaz 3.3%

mash 60 min at 148F
90 min boil
ferment at 50

 

[huckbof]

ok so it sucks

 

[Yooper]

ok so it sucks

Haha, no it doesn't suck.

I just don't know if that is enough bitterness to counteract the probable 1.050ish OG. I'm not a fan of sweet things at all, and I'd be concerned that it may be underbittered.

 

[huckbof]

maybe the 24 ibus I am targeting is too low for a lager with those specialty malts?

 

[huckbof]

tastes really good after primary/diacetyl rest

 

[didinho]

maybe the 24 ibus I am targeting is too low for a lager with those specialty malts?

yes, and if you've Saaz, use it in late hopping, to give some flavour and aroma!

 

[huckbof]

lagering now

I do have some saaz, but the original saaz is coming through fine.