Hoppy Amber Lager Adventure
Experience the balance of rich maltiness and vibrant hop aroma in this Hoppy Amber Lager. Crafted with Northern Brewer and Cascade hops, it's a flavorful journey through caramel and toasty notes, blended perfectly with hop brightness that lingers on the palate. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, this brew will elevate any occasion with its refreshing character.
ingredients
- 9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row)
- 1 lb Crystal Malt (40L)
- 0.5 lb Munich Malt
- 0.5 lb Carapils (Dextrin Malt)
- 1 oz Northern Brewer Hops (bittering; 60 min)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (flavor; 15 min)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (aroma; 5 min)
- 1 pkg Lager Yeast (e.g., Wyeast 2124 or Saflager 34/70)
- 5 oz Priming Sugar (for bottling)
- Water (to make 5 gallons)
steps
- 1.
Start by heating approximately 3 gallons of water to around 165°F for mashing.
- 2.
Add crushed grains to the mash tun, maintaining a temperature of 152°F for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with around 4 gallons of heated water (170°F) to collect wort in the boil kettle.
- 4.
Bring wort to a boil and add Northern Brewer hops; boil for 60 minutes.
- 5.
After 45 minutes, add Cascade hops for flavor.
- 6.
With 5 minutes left to boil, add the remaining Cascade hops for aroma.
- 7.
Chill the wort quickly to fermentation temperature (around 50°F for lagers).
- 8.
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and pitch the yeast.
- 9.
Ferment for 2-3 weeks or until fermentation is complete.
- 10.
Once fermentation is done, prepare to bottle by boiling priming sugar in a cup of water.
- 11.
Add the sugar solution to your bottles and fill them with beer, then cap.
- 12.
Allow bottles to carbonate for another 2 weeks at room temperature before chilling and enjoying!
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