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may the schwarzbier be with you

Method: BIAB
Style: Schwarzbier
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.034 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.040 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 72% (brew house)
Calories: 129 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 10.6 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Tuesday January 5th 2021

Dont Be Afraid of the Dark

by Herr Stein

OG: 1.050 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 21

Original Gravity:

1.040

Final Gravity:

1.006

ABV (standard):

4.5%

IBU (tinseth):

19.7

SRM (morey):

24.8

Mash pH

5.7

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
5.67 lb	German - Pilsner5.67 lb Pilsner	38	1.6	68.1%
1.62 lb	Weyermann - Munich Type II (Dark)1.62 lb Munich Type II (Dark)	37	10	19.4%
0.32 lb	Caramel / Crystal 60L0.32 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L	34	60	3.8%
0.26 lb	American - Chocolate0.26 lb Chocolate	29	350	3.1%
0.46 lb	German - Carafa II0.46 lb Carafa II	32	425	5.5%
8.33 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
1 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.4	Boil	15 min	6.72	80%
0.25 oz	Galena0.25 oz Galena Hops	Pellet	13	Boil	60 min	12.95	20%
1.25 oz / $ 0.00

Show Summary View

Amount	Variety	IBU	Bill %
1 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Saaz (Pellet) 0.99999999771257 oz Saaz (Pellet) Hops	6.72	80%
0.25 oz	Galena (Pellet)	12.95	20%
1.25 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Description	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
5 gal		Infusion	155 °F	152 °F	60 min

Yeast

Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	83%	Flocculation:	High
Optimum Temp:	48 - 72 °F	Starter:	No
Fermentation Temp:	-	Pitch Rate:	0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 73 B cells required

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Priming

CO₂ Level: 0 Volumes

Target Water Profile

London (Porter, dark ales)

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
100	5	35	60	50	265
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Last Updated: 2026-02-10 17:23 UTC

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Cost for

Gallons

Cost by

Final Yield

	Cost $	Cost %
Fermentables	$
Steeping Grains (Extract Only)	$
Hops	$
Yeast	$
Other	$
Cost Per Barrel	$ 0.00
Cost Per Pint	$ 0.00
Total Cost	$ 0.00

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