Happy Lager (AKA Unsung Clawburst clone) Beer Recipe | Extract Classic American Pilsner | Brewer's Friend
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Happy Lager (AKA Unsung Clawburst clone)

189 calories 20.1 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: Classic American Pilsner
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.048 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.057 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Calories: 189 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 20.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Friday October 3rd 2025
1.057
1.015
5.5%
47.3
3.9
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9 lb Briess - LME Pilsen Light9 lb LME Pilsen Light 35 2.5 100%
9 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.25 oz Citra0.25 oz Citra Hops Pellet 11 Boil 90 min 10.31 2.3%
3.25 oz Yakima Chief Hops - Mosaic LupuLN2 (Cryo)3.25 oz Mosaic LupuLN2 (Cryo) Hops Lupulin Pellet 22 Hop Stand at 185 °F 20 min 37 29.5%
2.50 oz Mosaic2.5 oz Mosaic Hops Pellet 12.5 Dry Hop 3 days 22.7%
2.50 oz Nelson Sauvin2.5 oz Nelson Sauvin Hops Pellet 12.5 Dry Hop 3 days 22.7%
1.25 oz Yakima Chief Hops - Mosaic LupuLN2 (Cryo)1.25 oz Mosaic LupuLN2 (Cryo) Hops Lupulin Pellet 22 Dry Hop 3 days 11.4%
1.25 oz Nelson Cryo1.25 oz Nelson Cryo Hops Lupulin Pellet 12.5 Dry Hop 3 days 11.4%
11 oz / 0.00
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Yeast Nutrient Other Boil 10 min.
1 each Whirlfloc tablet Water Agt Boil 10 min.
1 each White Labs - Clarity Ferm WLN4000 Fining Primary 10 days
1 each Zinc Buddy Other Primary 10 days
1 each ALDC Other Secondary 3 days
 
Yeast
White Labs - German Lager X Yeast WLP835
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
73%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
50 - 54 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 102 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 7.69 psi       Temp: 36 °F       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
 
Notes

Adapted from CBB Faqll 2025 Unsung Clawburst Hoppy Lager all grain recipe

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  • Last Updated: 2025-10-03 20:13 UTC
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