Help Czech Dark Lager Recipe

[Barão]

I see some recipes with up to 20% caramel malt... is that true?

I accept suggestions.

Pilsen 50 %
Dark Munich 38 %
Caramunich III 6%
Cara Special- 2 4%
Special B 2%

 

[JohnSand]

I use recipe books generally, and then modify to suit my taste. For online recipes I like to stick to those with a lot of positive feedback.

 

[Barão]

I use recipe books generally, and then modify to suit my taste. For online recipes I like to stick to those with a lot of positive feedback.

thanks....any suggestions

 

[scrap iron]

Check out this thread.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/anyone-have-a-solid-dark-czech-lager-recipe.699157/

 

[Barão]

Check out this thread.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/anyone-have-a-solid-dark-czech-lager-recipe.699157/

thanks ... I had already seen

 

[Leezer]

I’ve made Josh Weikert’s recipe from his Brew Your Best series, found online. One of my most favorite beers I’ve made.

 

[Barão]

I’ve made Josh Weikert’s recipe from his Brew Your Best series, found online. One of my most favorite beers I’ve made.

please...could you provide the recipe...I don't have access to Brew your Best

 

[tracer bullet]

Meanbrews (Youtube channel, also occasionally posts here) had 2 episodes like a year ago on this style. He actually goes to one or more breweries in that country. I'd suggest checking those out.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Here's mine I recently got a 37 with. I included the scoresheet so you can see the notes and make changes as you see fit. I like your addition of Special B. I think it's one of the most underrated malts out there.

Dark Czech Lager

6.5 lb Pilsen
1.5 lb Munich
.25 lb Caramunich
.5 lb Debittered black malt
3 oz Black patent

1.25 oz Czech Saaz @60
.25 oz Czech Saaz @15

34/70 @ 68°

 

[Barão]

Here's mine I recently got a 37 with. I included the scoresheet so you can see the notes and make changes as you see fit. I like your addition of Special B. I think it's one of the most underrated malts out there.

Dark Czech Lager

6.5 lb Pilsen
1.5 lb Munich
.25 lb Caramunich
.5 lb Debittered black malt
3 oz Black patent

1.25 oz Czech Saaz @60
.25 oz Czech Saaz @15

34/70 @ 68°

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THANKS

 

[Barão]

Meanbrews (Youtube channel, also occasionally posts here) had 2 episodes like a year ago on this style. He actually goes to one or more breweries in that country. I'd suggest checking those out.

THANKS

 

[stevehaun]

I have been brewing this style for 18 years. I have tried many different approaches to the grain bill but always come back to this:
60% pilsner malt
30% light munich
7% caramunich II
3% carafa special III
25 ibu
Hop (noble) additions @ 60 and 20 min

 

[tracer bullet]

I have been brewing this style for 18 years. I have tried many different approaches to the grain bill but always come back to this:

Which yeast do you like best?

 

[Miraculix]

Historically, there were no crystal or cara malts within European continental beer. It was solely a UK thing. Still up until today, most traditional styles are brewed without it.

 

[Leezer]

please...could you provide the recipe...I don't have access to Brew your Best

Be happy to, will look for it at home.

 

[stevehaun]

Which yeast do you like best?

Wyeast 2206

 

[stevehaun]

I am not a fan of caramalt. Czech dark lager is the only lager style in which I use caramalt. I have tried without and with up to 15% (U Fleku's recipe). I always wind up back at 7%.

Historically, there were no crystal or cara malts within European continental beer. It was solely a UK thing. Still up until today, most traditional styles are brewed without it.

 

[Barão]

I have been brewing this style for 18 years. I have tried many different approaches to the grain bill but always come back to this:
60% pilsner malt
30% light munich
7% caramunich II
3% carafa special III
25 ibu
Hop (noble) additions @ 60 and 20 min

thanks ... similar to mine

 

[Zanatrik]

I just made this recipe for the first time and am really enjoying it:
43% floor malted bohemian pilsner
34% floor malted bohemian dark
15 % carabohemian
8% black prinz

Next time I make it I intend to dial back on the black prinz as it makes it lean more towards a swarzbier, but I am nonetheless pleased with the flavor

 

[Barão]

I just made this recipe for the first time and am really enjoying it:
43% floor malted bohemian pilsner
34% floor malted bohemian dark
15 % carabohemian
8% black prinz

Next time I make it I intend to dial back on the black prinz as it makes it lean more towards a swarzbier, but I am nonetheless pleased with the flavor

thanks

 

[Leezer]

@Barão sorry for the delay, was swamped at work. My recipe was:
65% Pilsen
11% Victory
11% Caramunich
8% Pale chocolate
5% Blackprinz

I used Wyeast 2124 for the yeast. For hops recipe called for Saaz but I had some Lubelski on hand so I used that. Came out really nice.

 

[Barão]

@Barão sorry for the delay, was swamped at work. My recipe was:
65% Pilsen
11% Victory
11% Caramunich
8% Pale chocolate
5% Blackprinz

I used Wyeast 2124 for the yeast. For hops recipe called for Saaz but I had some Lubelski on hand so I used that. Came out really nice.

THANKS....Not very crystal/caramel malt ?