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To Helles and Back Again

149 calories 12.3 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Munich Helles
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.25 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6.03 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.038 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.046 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Source: Eric Scott
Calories: 149 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 12.3 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday February 26th 2023
1.046
1.007
5.1%
17.6
4.4
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
8 lb Belgian - Pilsner8 lb Pilsner 37 1.6 81.2%
1.10 lb Munich - Light 10L1.1 lb Munich - Light 10L 33 10 11.2%
2 oz German - Melanoidin2 oz Melanoidin 37 25 1.3%
10 oz Rice Hulls10 oz Rice Hulls 0 0 6.3%
9.85 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.45 oz Loral0.45 oz Loral Hops Pellet 10.2 Boil 60 min 17.63 100%
0.45 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
4.925 gal Infusion 125 °F 122 °F 20 min
Infusion 122 °F 152 °F 90 min
Mash Out Infusion 152 °F 168 °F --
3.815 gal Sparge -- 170 °F --
Starting Mash Thickness: 2 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 70 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Irish Moss Fining Boil 10 min.
6 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.80 g Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
20.62 ml Phosphoric acid Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
Amount:
0.50 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
83%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.75 (M cells / ml / ° P) 179 B cells required
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Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 10.2 psi       Temp: 38 °F       CO2 Level: 2.4 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Light colored and malty
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
60 5 10 95 55 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

Ferment at 68F for one to two days, then add on spunding valve and set to 15PSI. top up pressure with cylinder.

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  • Last Updated: 2023-02-26 18:03 UTC
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