Maifest Maibocks...

[Matt]

So who hasn't started their maibock for Maifest?

I'd love to brew one, but my rig isn't finished yet. BUT, I just got another paycheck, so you know I'm blowing more money on it STAT. :)

Anybody wanna go halfsies on a 10gal batch? If we pitch big, it might not be too green. I'm not a huge fan of the style, but I'd love to have one to bring to the 'fest.

Matt

[Bill]

I can't help ya with splitting a batch, but I've already got 10 gallons on the yeast. I brewed it on March 1st and I will be bringing it to Maifest. This is my first lager, so we'll see how it turns out.

I pieced the recipe together by doing some web searches, checking my issues of BYO and Zymurgy and by listening to the Jamil show.

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Maibock

A ProMash Recipe Report

BJCP Style and Style Guidelines
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05-A  Bock, Maibock/Helles Bock

Min OG:  1.064   Max OG:  1.072
Min IBU:    23   Max IBU:    35
Min Clr:     6   Max Clr:    11  Color in SRM, Lovibond

Grain/Extract/Sugar

   %     Amount     Name                          Origin        Potential SRM
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 81.8    18.00 lbs. Pilsen (2 Row)                France         1.039      2
 13.6     3.00 lbs. Munich Malt(light)            Canada         1.034     15
  4.5     1.00 lbs. Crystal 20L                   America        1.035     20


Hops

   Amount     Name                              Form    Alpha  IBU  Boil Time
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  1.00 oz.    Perle                             Pellet   8.25  17.5  60 min.
  1.50 oz.    Northern Brewer                   Whole    9.00  13.3  30 min.


Yeast
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WYeast 2124 Bohemian Lager


Mash Schedule
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Saccharification Rest Temp : 154  Time:  40
Mash-out Rest Temp :         176  Time:  20
Sparge Temp :                180  Time:  40

I did a 90 minute boil and I missed my OG by 5 points ( I was low). I'm kind of disappointed wit that as I've been nailing my OGs by only 3 or less points for my last 7 brews.

Its still out in the garage stinking it up with it's lager yeast goodness.

[Matt]

Yeah, I've pretty much come to the conclusion that my last-ditch effort was just a bit too late for this year. Fortunately, there's plenty of good maibocks being made by local breweries, and way to go Bill on getting yours rolling. Look forward to trying some at Maifest.

Matt

[barry]

hey gang

sorry i havent been around lately.

wanted to say i will be happy to design the
pint glass this year if you want me to.

-barry

[Bill]

hey gang

sorry i havent been around lately.

wanted to say i will be happy to design the
pint glass this year if you want me to.

-barry

Your designs are always awesome Barry. If you are willing to take the time, I'm all for it.

Anyone second this?

[Matt]

Second!

[barry]

okay. im on it.
i figure it should be done no later
than mid april.