First Break Spring Kolsch
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Kölsch
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5.5 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.08 |
24.6 |
3.67 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.53 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.037 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/9/2024 11:57 PM |
Notes: |
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Wooly Pig Zwick’lbier Hoppy Pils
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German Pils
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5.5 Gallons |
1.045 |
1.011 |
4.57 |
18.03 |
3.14 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.083 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/6/2025 10:53 PM |
Notes: Mill the grains and mash at 146°F (63°C) for 35 minutes; raise to 154°F (68°C) for 25 minutes; then raise to 172°F (78°C) and mash out.
Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule.
After the boil, do a whirlpool step: Stir or recirculate for 60 seconds to create a vortex, add the whirlpool hops, and rest 10 minutes.
Chill the wort to about 56°F (13°C), aerate, and pitch the yeast. Ferment at 56°F (13°C). Once the gravity has dropped to about 1.016–1.020 (4–5°P), attach a spunding valve (if you have one), and allow a temperature rise to 60–65°F (16–18°C) for a diacetyl rest.
Lager for 2–4 weeks with head pressure, aiming for 2.6 volumes of CO2. Serve it unfiltered—enjoy it fresh, with a slight haze.
BREWER’S NOTES
Water: My brewing water has notable calcium chloride and sulfate, and medium hardness, more like Dortmund and less like Munich or Plzeň. This lends the beer a crispness and subtle bitterness that works well with modest hop additions.
Mash: We mash in thin, with a 5:1 water-to-grist ratio. (Alternatively, you can mash in thicker (3:1), then add hot water for the step to 154°F/68°C.) I originally did the thinner mash for a few reasons:
First, I remember from Künze’s Technology of Brewing & Malting that lighter beers can potentially benefit from a thin mash, in the realm of 4:1 or even 5:1. However, you must keep your pH in check—if it gets too high, you risk increasing the beer’s astringency.
The thin mash seems to work well in my brewhouse, and I end up sparging less—which think may help reduce polyphenol extraction and hot-side oxidation. The thinner mash theoretically increases extract efficiency— but sparging lass may decrease extract efficiency, so that may be a wash.
On a small brewhouse, I think the simple increase in thermal mass is a benefit for keeping the temperature higher—around 170°F (77°C)—which lowers the wort’s viscosity and might help with vorlauf and first wort collection. In smaller brewhouses like mine that have dedicated lauter tuns, there’s not a good way to raise the temperature of the mash in the tank—so, if you increase the thermal mass, I think it just helps out. It’s also a lot easier for me to pump thinner mash out of my mash kettle into the lauter tun.
Also, texts such as Brewing: Science and Practice, by Briggs, Boulton, Brookes, and Stevens, suggest that a thinner mash is good for fermentability. The Augustiner strain isn’t necessarily the best at attenuation. I think when brewing a pils with Augustiner yeast, this method may be helpful.
Controlling pH: I just do my best to ensure I’m not adding high-pH water—no higher than about 6.5. So, I also treat my foundation water to ensure an even lower pH that’s similar to the mash pH. For final runnings during wort collection, I try to keep it below 6.0, but I’m generally quite a bit lower than that. My post-boil pH is generally around 5.15 for my pils.
Spunding: If you can, spunding will give you a smooth, naturally carbonated mouthfeel. |
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2025 Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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23 Litres |
1.052 |
1.014 |
5.06 |
27.13 |
9.82 °L
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163 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 29 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: 3.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 1.84 bar |
Creation
Date: 3/9/2025 4:16 PM |
Notes: |
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Dunkles Bock
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Dunkles Bock
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35 Litres |
1.053 |
1.013 |
5.23 |
10.84 |
18.44 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/7/2024 11:11 AM |
Notes: |
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International Amber Lager
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International Amber Lager
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23 Litres |
1.047 |
1.008 |
5.03 |
19.57 |
8.74 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 30 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.036 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/6/2024 2:53 AM |
Notes: |
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Hoppy Lager Ola Calavera
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International Pale Lager
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320 Litres |
1.041 |
1.007 |
4.37 |
22.42 |
3.15 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 513.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.032 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 17.5 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 10/31/2024 12:36 AM |
Notes: |
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Alt
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Altbier
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10 Gallons |
1.061 |
1.015 |
6.16 |
50.35 |
24.69 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 12.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 64.9 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 55 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/7/2024 5:43 PM |
Notes: |
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Tennent's International Pale Lager
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International Pale Lager
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5 Gallons |
1.064 |
1.015 |
6.37 |
0.16 |
4.15 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/25/2024 7:10 PM |
Notes: |
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Int'l Dark Lager 2 - 10 Gal
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International Dark Lager
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8.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.39 |
11.01 |
20.9 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 11 Gallons |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.038 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/25/2024 4:03 PM |
Notes: |
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American Wheat
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American Wheat Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.049 |
1.009 |
5.16 |
21 |
5.23 °L
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163 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/28/2024 5:42 AM |
Notes: |
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Brew Bombers Marzen
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Märzen
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5.55 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.014 |
5.9 |
23.53 |
12.29 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.05 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 52 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/26/2018 3:39 PM |
Notes: |
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Melchior
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Munich Helles
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1050 Litres |
1.049 |
1.012 |
4.78 |
31.56 |
3.92 °L
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163 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 1100 Litres |
Boil Time: 45 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/21/2023 9:47 AM |
Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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Dunkles Bock
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660 Litres |
1.067 |
1.015 |
6.85 |
20.09 |
19.06 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 680 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.066 |
Efficiency: 73 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/5/2023 10:53 AM |
Notes: |
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Vienna Lager
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Vienna Lager
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40 Litres |
1.049 |
1.008 |
5.34 |
26.18 |
10.96 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 55.57 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 72 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 10 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 0.8 bar |
Creation
Date: 8/28/2023 2:24 PM |
Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Light Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.01 |
4.75 |
17.51 |
3.31 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/11/2023 7:03 PM |
Notes: |
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Beerslad Bohemian Pilsner
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Czech Premium Pale Lager
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70 Litres |
1.05 |
1.008 |
5.53 |
34.43 |
4.62 °L
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163 |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 77.38 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 2.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/8/2023 12:19 AM |
Notes: |
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Buildabeer Pale Ale
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American Light Lager
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25 Litres |
1.051 |
1.01 |
5.46 |
23.02 |
6.57 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.045 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/24/2022 9:51 AM |
Notes: |
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Abes Munchie Helles
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International Pale Lager
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11 Gallons |
1.046 |
1.011 |
4.63 |
19.37 |
3.96 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 12.9 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.8 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 9.56 psi |
Creation
Date: 12/10/2022 12:20 AM |
Notes: |
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Awesome Recipe
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American Light Lager
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20.8 Litres |
1.032 |
1.008 |
3.16 |
11.64 |
3.44 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.023 |
Efficiency: 80 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/6/2022 10:47 PM |
Notes: |
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5 Gallon Altbier
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Altbier
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5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.011 |
4.79 |
59.26 |
13.6 °L
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163 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/6/2021 4:09 PM |
Notes: |
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