The Vienna Lager I have been making...
#1
Posted 28 September 2017 - 02:24 PM
Vienna Lager
4.50 lbs Avangard Vienna
3.00 lbs Munich 2
2.50 lbs Pilsner Malt
2.5 ounces Carafa Special 3
23 IBUs of Magnum for 30 minutes
1 ounce Hallertau Mittelfruh for 10 minutes
Omega Bayern Lager yeast
OG: 1.056, FG: 1.012, IBU: 28, SRM: 13, ABV: 5.4%
Since the pils was such a low percentage of the grist I used Rahr Premium Pils instead of one of the other pilsner malts I had. I mashed at 150° and my water heavily favored chloride. The balance on this beer was really nice and I'm sorry to see it go. A pic...
#2
Posted 28 September 2017 - 02:51 PM
#3
Posted 28 September 2017 - 02:53 PM
Yes. Yes I did. But here's the thing... now you don't have to ask me for the recipe.You did this to tempt me.... I know you did!
#4
Posted 28 September 2017 - 02:55 PM
I just might do this. Can you tell me with any greater detail what "heavily favored chloride" looks like?
#5
Posted 28 September 2017 - 03:04 PM
Also, I was at this place over the weekend (The Tap in Bloomington, IN) and they have a lot of beers and also make their own. One was a Vienna which I tried. It was quite a bit more pale than mine which surprised me but it was malty and delicious. So I'm on a bit of a Vienna kick right now which is too bad since mine is gone!
#6
Posted 28 September 2017 - 03:09 PM
I added ½ gram of gypsum and 2.3g of chloride. Final water numbers were: Ca 60, Mg 12, Na 13, Cl 60, SO4 37. I made a note that next time I should add more sulfate because the beer might be too malty but that wasn't really the case. The entire time I was drinking it the balance was really good. My FIL said it was one of the best beers of mine he's had.
Also, I was at this place over the weekend (The Tap in Bloomington, IN) and they have a lot of beers and also make their own. One was a Vienna which I tried. It was quite a bit more pale than mine which surprised me but it was malty and delicious. So I'm on a bit of a Vienna kick right now which is too bad since mine is gone!
I really need to get back to Bloomington. It's been too long.
Thanks for the water profile and recipe!
#7
Posted 28 September 2017 - 03:14 PM
Bloomington was really fun this weekend. We took some pics of the sunset over Lake Monroe, hit The Tap for dinner, went to Kilroys and Nicks, watched the football game (it was HOT!)... fun times.
#8
Posted 28 September 2017 - 03:23 PM
Yes. Yes I did. But here's the thing... now you don't have to ask me for the recipe.
I almost asked you earlier so you did save me that step and neddles did the work on water... So as long as I have dark Munich I am good to go!
#9
Posted 28 September 2017 - 03:29 PM
If you make it, they will drink it. Or you will drink it. Just make it.I almost asked you earlier so you did save me that step and neddles did the work on water... So as long as I have dark Munich I am good to go!
#10
Posted 03 October 2017 - 11:56 AM
Just began the temperature drop on my split batch; Budvar Gold and Golden Saison.
#11
Posted 03 October 2017 - 11:58 AM
QFT.My version is very similar and based off Jamil with minor tweaking. It's just that good. It's my next batch in the coming weeks, once I can get space.
Just began the temperature drop on my split batch; Budvar Gold and Golden Saison.
I have long said that a decent gold lager and a decent dark lager and I'm a very happy guy. Sure I love my pale ales, ESBs, etc. but not like I love a well-made lager.
#12
Posted 03 October 2017 - 06:26 PM
Amen, brother. Amen.
#13
Posted 10 October 2017 - 11:23 AM
Bayern Lager and 5# of Best Vienna incoming.
#14
Posted 10 October 2017 - 11:33 AM
Bayern Lager and 5# of Best Vienna incoming.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!! You're gonna just love this beer! I have a sack of the Bayern'z heading in my direction too
Edited by Steppedonapoptop, 10 October 2017 - 11:34 AM.
#15
Posted 10 October 2017 - 12:16 PM
#16
Posted 10 October 2017 - 12:36 PM
Bayern Lager and 5# of Best Vienna incoming.
I have 3 mason jars of bayern sitting in my fridge after kegging last night... time to start measure out some Vienna!
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Posted 10 October 2017 - 12:44 PM
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Posted 10 October 2017 - 12:44 PM
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Posted 10 October 2017 - 05:38 PM
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Posted 11 October 2017 - 07:20 AM
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