German Helles Exportbier Silver Medal 2016 Bluegrass Cup - Dortmunder Export

[RePete]

Thanks. I just had a 50lb bag of pale malt sitting there, so that’s what I used.
If this turns out, I will go buy a 50lb bag of Pilsner.

I have this Robobrew, and it’s easy to just program the steps in. So I’ll probably do step mashing again.

If you are doing double decoction, are you still adding the Melanoiden? From what I have read, it’s something added to approximate the taste of decoction mashing.

 

[Pappers_]

Thanks. I just had a 50lb bag of pale malt sitting there, so that’s what I used.
If this turns out, I will go buy a 50lb bag of Pilsner.

I have this Robobrew, and it’s easy to just program the steps in. So I’ll probably do step mashing again.

If you are doing double decoction, are you still adding the Melanoiden? From what I have read, it’s something added to approximate the taste of decoction mashing.

I do, but I think you're right.

 

[RePete]

So, I brewed this yesterday. 10 lbs of pilsner malt, and 1 1/2 lbs Munich. I skipped the melanoiden. The OG was 1.054. So...close. I did step mashing on this one

One thing I am wondering. I have been using Saflager 34/70 . This is the 3rd batch I will have used it. The first one tasted kind of funny, but then cleaned up. The second batch has been in the keg a couple weeks. It has a bubblegum kind of taste to it. I'm thinking that it must be the yeast. I found another thread where someone mentioned this with 34/70. I put that keg back in the fridge, and am hoping it cleans up.

I'm trying it again. May switch to the yeast the OP used if this one doesn't turn out well.

 

[RePete]

I kept the previous batch in the keg a while longer, and the bubblegum taste has mostly gone away. It’s quite nice at this point. A really clean taste with hops that shine through. I really like this recipe.

In another thread I think we figured out that the bubblegum taste comes from under pitching yeast. I was just using one package. The last batch is still in the fermenter, but I tasted it and it doesn’t have that taste. I used 2 packages this time.

 

[Beer Viking]

This recipe looks good! How sweet is this Dortmunder?

 

[RePete]

This recipe has become one of my favorites. I’ve brewed several variations depending on supplies on hand, and have a batch on tap at the moment. Yes, it is best with Pilsner malt. I wouldn’t call it sweet. As the OP said above, Pilsner malt gives it a bread maltiness. The hops shine through without it being overly bitter.

 

[Beer Viking]

Sounds great, any idea what the ABV is?

 

[RePete]

ABV is around 6%.

 

[Pappers_]

Am going to brew this again, after about a year-and-a-half of not brewing a Dortmunder. Don't have the Danish Lager yeast so am going to use a German lager yeast, and build it up in a 3 gallon extract batch/starter. Wooohooo!

 

[danimal92sport]

Brewed this today, hit 1.058 SG and used 2 oz hallertau mittelfruh and 0.5 oz hallertau blanc at flameout (cause i had some in the freezer!). I used 2 packets of 34/70 and it’s in my 59F laundry room. Can’t wait, thanks for the recipe, I like several elements of this variant.

Dan

 

[RePete]

Brewed this today, hit 1.058 SG and used 2 oz hallertau mittelfruh and 0.5 oz hallertau blanc at flameout (cause i had some in the freezer!). I used 2 packets of 34/70 and it’s in my 59F laundry room. Can’t wait, thanks for the recipe, I like several elements of this variant.

Dan

How did it turn out?

I’ll soon be finishing up a keg of the latest batch. It’s the best one yet. I might cry when it’s gone.

 

[danimal92sport]

Yes, this was a very good beer and it went quickly. I should have given it more time, as it got better after 3-4 weeks in the keg. Glad yours is good as well. No need to cry, you know how to make beer!

Dan