Bold American Lager
Experience the robust flavors of this Olde English beer, crafted from a blend of premium malts and hops. With a balanced bitterness and a clean finish, this lager boasts an inviting golden hue and a refreshing 7% ABV. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during a quiet evening, it’s the quintessential choice for fans of bold beers.
ingredients
- 143.5 lbs. American 2-row pale malt
- 3.75 lbs. American 6-row malt
- 3 lbs. flaked corn
- 56 MBU American Cluster hops (pellets) - 105 minutes (bittering)
- 43 MBU American Nugget hops (pellets) - 105 minutes (bittering)
- 1/4 tsp. Irish moss
- Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager yeast
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 8005 gallons of water to around 162°F for mashing.
- 2.
Add the American 2-row and 6-row malts, along with the flaked corn, ensuring a thorough mix.
- 3.
Maintain the mash temperature at around 152°F for 60 minutes to extract sugars.
- 4.
Sparge the grains with hot water to collect the wort, reaching a total volume of approximately 8005 gallons.
- 5.
Bring the wort to a boil, adding the American Cluster hops after 105 minutes for bittering.
- 6.
After 15 minutes, add the American Nugget hops and Irish moss.
- 7.
Continue boiling for an additional 15 minutes before cooling the wort to fermentation temperature.
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel and pitch the Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager yeast into the wort.
- 9.
Ferment for 1-2 weeks at 50-55°F until fermentation is complete, ensuring FG reaches 1.004.
- 10.
After fermentation is complete, transfer to a keg or bottling bucket, carbonate, and chill before serving.
