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Schwarzbier

Method: All Grain
Style: Schwarzbier
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.039 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.042 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 65% (brew house)
Calories: 136 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 11.7 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Saturday March 14th 2026

"Black Water" Schwarzbier - Full - 5.0

by Nosybear

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 31

Original Gravity:

1.042

Final Gravity:

1.007

ABV (standard):

4.6%

IBU (tinseth):

34.2

SRM (morey):

33.8

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
5 lb	American - Pilsner5 lb Pilsner	37	1.8	48.8%
4 lb	Munich - Light 10L4 lb Munich - Light 10L	33	10	39%
0.50 lb	German - Carafa I0.5 lb Carafa I	32	340	4.9%
0.50 lb	German - Carafa II0.5 lb Carafa II	32	425	4.9%
0.25 lb	American - Chocolate0.25 lb Chocolate	29	350	2.4%
10.25 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
1 oz	Perle1 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	8.2	Boil	60 min	31.32	50%
1 oz	Hallertau Mittelfruh1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops	Pellet	3.75	Boil	5 min	2.86	50%
2 oz / $ 0.00

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Amount	Variety	IBU	Bill %
1 oz	Perle (Pellet)	31.32	50%
1 oz	Hallertau Mittelfruh (Pellet)	2.86	50%
2 oz / $ 0.00

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) 76 B cells required

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Priming

CO₂ Level: 2.4 Volumes

Target Water Profile

distilled

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
0	0	0	0	0	0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator

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Last Updated: 2026-03-14 03:49 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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