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Maifest Maibocks...
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:58 am
by 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
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:13 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:17 pm
by 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
mayfest
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:35 am
by 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
Re: mayfest
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:27 pm
by Bill
barry wrote: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?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:24 am
by Matt
Second!
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:28 am
by barry
okay. im on it.
i figure it should be done no later
than mid april.