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Schwarzkompf

Method: All Grain
Style: Schwarzbier
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.045 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.058 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 81% (brew house)
Calories: 189 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.7 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Sunday March 15th 2026

Black Plowman A2

by kcdesch@me.com

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.7% IBU: 25

One & a Half Sheets

by KHelmstetter

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.2% IBU: 26

Ol' Scrumpy Schwarzbier

by prospero

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.011 ABV: 5.2% IBU: 27

Original Gravity:

1.058

Final Gravity:

1.009

ABV (standard):

6.4%

IBU (tinseth):

25.9

SRM (morey):

29.7

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
7 lb	German - Pilsner7 lb Pilsner	38	1.6	65.1%
1.50 lb	Munich - Light 10L1.5 lb Munich - Light 10L	33	10	14%
1.50 lb	German - CaraMunich III1.5 lb CaraMunich III	34	57	14%
0.75 lb	German - Carafa II0.75 lb Carafa II	32	425	7%
10.75 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
1.40 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker1.4 oz Hallertau Hersbrucker Hops	Pellet	4	Boil	90 min	21.61	70%
0.60 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker0.6 oz Hallertau Hersbrucker Hops	Pellet	4	Boil	15 min	4.3	30%
2 oz / $ 0.00

Show Summary View

Amount	Variety	Cost	IBU	Bill %
2 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker (Pellet)		25.91	100%
2 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Description	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
4 gal		Strike	163 °F	152 °F	60 min
2.5 gal	Mash Out	Infusion	147 °F	168 °F	15 min
2 gal		Sparge	168 °F	170 °F	15 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb Starting Grain Temp: 70 °F

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:	52 °F	Pitch Rate:	0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 104 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

Balanced Profile

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
0	0	0	0	0	0
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Last Updated: 2026-03-15 19:46 UTC

Recipe costs can be adjusted by changing the batch size. They won't be saved but will give you an idea of costs if your final yield was different.

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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