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Dark Czech 5 Gallon Batch

164 calories 15.2 g 12 oz
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Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Czech Dark Lager
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.036 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.050 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Calories: 164 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday April 13th 2024
1.050
1.010
5.2%
26.4
23.8
5.4
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
5 lb German - Bohemian Pilsner5 lb Bohemian Pilsner 38 1.9 47.1%
3 lb Weyermann - Munich Type II (Dark)3 lb Munich Type II (Dark) 37 10 28.2%
1.50 lb German - CaraMunich I1.5 lb CaraMunich I 34 39 14.1%
0.50 lb German - Carafa II0.5 lb Carafa II 32 425 4.7%
5 oz German - Acidulated Malt5 oz Acidulated Malt 27 3.4 2.9%
5 oz American - White Wheat5 oz White Wheat 40 2.8 2.9%
10.62 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
2 oz saaz2 oz saaz Hops Pellet 2.4 Boil 60 min 18.76 50%
0.50 oz saaz0.5 oz saaz Hops Pellet 2.4 Boil 30 min 3.6 12.5%
0.50 oz saaz0.5 oz saaz Hops Leaf/Whole 2.4 Boil 15 min 2.12 12.5%
1 oz saaz1 oz saaz Hops Pellet 2.4 Boil 5 min 1.87 25%
4 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
2 gal Strike -- 125 °F 20 min
0.75 gal Strike -- 135 °F 20 min
2 gal Strike -- 152 °F 20 min
6 gal Sparge -- 170 °F --
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 50 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
0.50 tsp Irish Moss Fining Boil 15 min.
0.50 tsp Yeast Nutrient Water Agt Boil 10 min.
2 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Boil --
2 g Gypsum Water Agt Boil --
 
Yeast
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
77.5%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
50 - 55 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 90 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.44 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Portland, Maine
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
37.2 1 8 45.7 35.1 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Dark Czech 5 Gallon Batch" Czech Dark Lager beer recipe by Geoff Dyhrberg. All Grain, ABV 5.15%, IBU 26.35, SRM 23.83, Fermentables: (Bohemian Pilsner, Munich Type II (Dark), CaraMunich I, Carafa II, Acidulated Malt, White Wheat) Hops: (saaz) Other: (Irish Moss, Yeast Nutrient, Calcium Chloride (anhydrous), Gypsum)
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  • Last Updated: 2024-04-13 17:00 UTC
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