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Dark Knight Lager

167 calories 16.1 g 12 oz
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Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Dark American Lager
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 1.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.040 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.185 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Source: Larry Kitchell
Calories: 167 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 16.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Monday November 30th 2020
1.051
1.011
5.2%
20.4
34.5
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Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
8 lb American - Pilsner8 lb Pilsner 37 1.8 71.9%
1 lb American - Victory1 lb Victory 34 28 9%
1 lb American - Special Roast1 lb Special Roast 33 50 9%
8 oz American - Chocolate8 oz Chocolate 29 350 4.5%
8 oz German - Carafa III8 oz Carafa III 32 535 4.5%
2 oz German - Acidulated Malt2 oz Acidulated Malt 27 3.4 1.1%
11.12 lbs / $ 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3 First Wort 0 min 12.51 50%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3 Boil 25 min 7.91 50%
2 oz / $ 0.00
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 tbsp Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 0 min.
1 tbsp Gypsum Water Agt Mash 0 min.
 
Yeast
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071
Amount:
1.10 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
78%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
68 - 95 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 92 B cells required
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Priming
CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
used 2.5 gallons of Spring Water plus PC water
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Quick Water Requirements
Water Gallons  Quarts
Strike water volume at mash thickness of 1.5 qt/lb 4.17 16.7  
Mash volume with grains (equipment estimates 1.06 g | 4.2 qt) 5.06 20.2  
Grain absorption losses -1.39 -5.6  
Remaining sparge water volume (equipment estimates 0.54 g | 2.2 qt) 4.47 17.9  
Mash Lauter Tun losses -0.25 -1  
Pre boil volume (equipment estimates 3.08 g | 12.3 qt) 7 28  
Boil off losses -1.5 -6  
Hops absorption losses (first wort, boil, aroma) -0.08 -0.3  
Post boil Volume 1.5 6  
Top off amount 4 16  
Going into fermentor 5.5 22  
Total: 8.64 34.6
Equipment Profile Used: System Default
 
Notes

Dark Knight Lager
Noble Savage Brewing

Beer Description:
This beer was inspired by a connection made through a brewing discussion online. An East Coast brewer named Brian Knight took the time to share knowledge and help shape this recipe. Though we have never met, his input played a role in bringing this beer to life. The name “Dark Knight Lager” is a nod to that influence and the collaborative spirit of homebrewing.

Tasting Notes:
Dark brown to near black in color with ruby highlights and a tan head. The aroma offers light roasted malt, subtle cocoa, and toasted bread notes. Flavor is smooth and balanced with mild roast character, gentle chocolate tones, and a slightly nutty finish. The Saaz hops provide a soft bitterness that complements the malt without overpowering it. Clean fermentation from Lutra Kveik results in a crisp, easy-drinking dark lager.

Overall Impression:
A smooth, approachable dark lager with balanced malt character and a clean finish. Designed to be flavorful without heaviness, making it an easy-drinking option for both light beer drinkers and dark beer fans.

Brewer’s Notes:
Brewed with American and German malts and fermented with Lutra Kveik yeast to achieve a clean lager profile without traditional cold fermentation.

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  • Last Updated: 2026-05-17 02:10 UTC