This recipe uses a lager yeast that is tolerant of warmer fermentation temperatures while maintaining a clean fermentation profile. If possible, ferment at the cool end of the range (12C - 15C). The beer will benefit from lagering for at least 2 weeks if kegged or after bottle conditioning is complete. It will continue to improve if stored cool.
- If flavour minerals are available, add to boil only as mash pH is taken care of with acid malt.
- If available, add kettle finings and yeast nutrient 15 min before the end of boil.
- Cool the wort to 85C, add the whirlpool hops and maintain the temp at 85C for 20 min before continuing to chill to pitching temp.
- It is recommended that the yeast be rehydrated per the manufacturers instructions. Pitch at 12C - 15C and maintain until fermentation is nearing completion.
- Once fermentation slows (~7 - 10 days), raise temp to 18C for a diacetyl rest and add the dry hop addition.
- After 5 days, cold crash to 2C and let lager for at least a week before packaging.
- Carbonate to 2.7 volumes of CO2.