Munich Madness (Oktoberfest/Marzen) Beer Recipe | All Grain Oktoberfest/Märzen by Brewer #249477 | Brewer's Friend
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Munich Madness (Oktoberfest/Marzen)

179 calories 15.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.047 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.055 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Source: Jamil and Palmer
Hop Utilization: 97%
Calories: 179 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday August 18th 2019
1.055
1.009
6.1%
23.8
9.7
5.4
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
5 lb Weyermann - German - Bohemian Pilsner Malt5 lb German - Bohemian Pilsner Malt 36.8 2.43 39.2%
4 lb Weyermann - German - Munich Type I4 lb German - Munich Type I 38 6 31.4%
3 lb Finland - Vienna3 lb Finland - Vienna 37 3.6 23.5%
0.75 lb Briess - Caramel Malt - 60L0.75 lb Caramel Malt - 60L 35.4 60 5.9%
12.75 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
14 g Strisselspalt (3.1 AA) / 0.5 Ounces14 g Strisselspalt (3.1 AA) / 0.5 Ounces Hops Pellet 3.1 Boil 90 min 3.6 20%
44 g YCH - German Hallertau (3.6 AA) / 2 Ounces44 g YCH - German Hallertau (3.6 AA) / 2 Ounces Hops Pellet 3.6 Boil 90 min 17.52 62.9%
12 g YCH - German Hallertau (3.6 AA) / 2 Ounces12 g YCH - German Hallertau (3.6 AA) / 2 Ounces Hops Pellet 3.6 Boil 20 min 2.7 17.1%
70 g / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Batch Sparge -- 151 °F 60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
2.50 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
4 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 g Table Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
33.21 ml Phosphoric acid Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
82%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
50 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 424 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Munich (decarbonated)
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
40 20 4 75 52 29
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

Lager method: Chill to 44; raise to 50 over 36 hours. Finish at 60 for diacetyl rest 7 days later.

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