Looking for Oktoberfest recipe thats has been tried

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

Hi I'm looking for an Oktoberfest recipe that has been brewed by a member here and is proven to be a good tasing beer. I know there are hundreds of these recipes out there but I'd like to brew one that is tried & true. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Yooper]

Have you looked at any of the ones in our recipe database? I've done several, and they've all come out great. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f59/

 

[brewmastercontrols]

Here is a link to the one I did this year for my birthday which is in October. I have done this recipe with small changes 10 times now year over year. This year was wonderful as usual and was gone from the keg before the end of October...

http://dustinnorlund.com/index.php/just-did-it/brewing-a-birthday-beer

 

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

Thanks for the info folks.

 

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

Here is a link to the one I did this year for my birthday which is in October. I have done this recipe with small changes 10 times now year over year. This year was wonderful as usual and was gone from the keg before the end of October...

http://dustinnorlund.com/index.php/just-did-it/brewing-a-birthday-beer

Curious why you used a WL German Bock Lager? Have you ever brewed this with WLP 820 Oktoberfest/Marzen Lager?

Also I see you use a little bit of chocolate how does that add to this beer? Is it subtle?

Lastly whats your fermentation schedule?

 

[brewmastercontrols]

I have used the 820 in the past a few times. I am not sure what put me onto the bock lager but I believe it was one of the Jamil style podcasts or something. Since I have tried it I have not went back. My original recipe 10+ batches ago was based upon the information in Designing Great Beers and the Octoberfest Style book. Links to amazon below. Good reading in both of them.

Oktoberfest Style - Fix

Designing Great Beers - Daniels

As for the chocolate it is just a touch. I think it may add a flavor note but mixes with the overall profile quite well and adds a bit of complexity.

 

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

I have used the 820 in the past a few times. I am not sure what put me onto the bock lager but I believe it was one of the Jamil style podcasts or something. Since I have tried it I have not went back. My original recipe 10+ batches ago was based upon the information in Designing Great Beers and the Octoberfest Style book. Links to amazon below. Good reading in both of them.

Oktoberfest Style - Fix

Designing Great Beers - Daniels

As for the chocolate it is just a touch. I think it may add a flavor note but mixes with the overall profile quite well and adds a bit of complexity.

What temp do you ferment at? Do you do a d-rest? If so at what temp?

 

[acefaser]

I made this one from Brewing Classic Styles. Its pretty good!


BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Oktoberfest/Marzen 10 gal
Brewer: Brewing Classic Styles
Asst Brewer:
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
TYPE: All Grain

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 15.79 gal
Post Boil Volume: 12.49 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 11.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 10.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.053 SG
Estimated Color: 11.3 SRM
Estimated IBU: 23.5 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.5 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
8 lbs 6.4 oz Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 37.7%
6 lbs 11.6 oz Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 30.2%
5 lbs 0.8 oz Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 22.7%
2 lbs 1.8 oz Caramunich II (Weyermann) (63.0 SRM) Grain 9.5%
2.85 oz Hallertauer [4.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 19.6 IBUs
0.93 oz Hallertauer [4.00 %] - Boil 20.0 min Hop 3.9 IBUs
1.50 Items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) Fining
4.6 pkg Saflager Lager (DCL/Fermentis #W-34/70) Yeast

 

[TrubDog]

I'm about half way through a keg of Bee Cave Oktoberfest and it is simply excellent. Check it out here. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f63/