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Ophir's Bounty

166 calories 13.8 g 12 oz
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Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: International Pale Lager
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 4 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.037 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.051 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 65% (brew house)
Source: Jonathan Greene
Calories: 166 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 13.8 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday July 12th 2026
1.051
1.008
5.7%
19.9
3.3
5.4
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
5.50 lb Salzgitter - DE - Salzgitter - Pilsner Malt5.5 lb DE - Salzgitter - Pilsner Malt 36.8 1.8 64.7%
3 lb US - Flaked Rice3 lb US - Flaked Rice 37.7 1 35.3%
8.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.25 oz Magnum0.25 oz Magnum Hops Pellet 12 Boil 60 min 15.98 41.7%
0.35 oz Sorachi Ace0.35 oz Sorachi Ace Hops Pellet 12 Whirlpool 15 min 3.93 58.3%
0.60 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Saccharification Rest Temperature -- 146 °F 90 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.75 qt/lb
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1.50 oz Fresh Lemongrass (Bruised) Flavor Whirlpool 15 min.
0.75 oz Fresh Thai Basil Leaves Flavor Whirlpool 15 min.
2.50 g Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) Water Agt Mash 0 min.
1.80 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 0 min.
2 oz Phosphoric acid Water Agt Mash 0 min.
1.50 oz Fresh Lemongrass (Bruised) Flavor Primary 36 hr.
0.75 oz Fresh Thai Basil Flavor Primary 36 hr.
 
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) 67 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 0
 
Target Water Profile
RO Water
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

50/50 Milwaukee Tap / RO water blend.

Neutralize with 1/4 Campden tablet.

Ferment under pressure at 12-15 PSI once active.

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Fresh Lemongrass: Chop the stalks into 1-inch pieces and thoroughly bruise or crush them with a mallet or the flat side of a knife to release the essential oils before adding.

Fresh Thai Basil: Gently clap the leaves together between your hands to bruise them immediately before throwing them into the kettle.

Whirlpool Timing: Add both ingredients at flameout once the wort has been chilled down to 180°F (82°C), and let them steep for a 15-minute stand to trap the volatile aromatics without extracting harsh bitterness.

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After fermentation, before the yeast cleared, I added another identical dose of lemongrass and thai basil to the keg and let it sit to taste, which ended up being about 36 hours.

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