Hoppy Crystal Lager Fusion
Experience a refreshing take on classic lager with our Hoppy Crystal Lager Fusion. This unique brew balances the maltiness of Crystal malt with the bold bitterness of Northern Brewer hops and the aromatic citrus notes of Cascade hops. Enjoy this flavorful lager at your next gathering or as a sunset sipper. Perfect for hop lovers looking to elevate their beer experience!
ingredients
- 10 lbs Pilsner Malt
- 2 lbs Crystal Malt (60L)
- 1 oz Northern Brewer hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Cascade hops (flavor)
- 1 oz Cascade hops (aroma)
- 1 packet American Ale yeast (Safale US-05 or similar)
- 5 oz corn sugar (for priming)
- 1 tsp Irish moss (optional, for clarity)
- 5 gallons of filtered water
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3 gallons of water to 165°F; add crushed Pilsner and Crystal malts to mash tun.
- 2.
Maintain mash at 153°F for 60 minutes, then sparge with an additional 3 gallons of water at 170°F.
- 3.
Bring wort to a rolling boil and add Northern Brewer hops; boil for 60 minutes.
- 4.
With 15 minutes left, add Irish moss (if using) and Cascade hops for flavor.
- 5.
Once boiling is complete, cool the wort quickly to around 70°F using an immersion chiller.
- 6.
Transfer cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel and top off with enough water to complete 5 gallons.
- 7.
Pitch the yeast and seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock.
- 8.
Allow fermentation to proceed for 1-2 weeks, until bubbling slows.
- 9.
Once fermentation is complete, prepare priming solution with boiled corn sugar and a cup of water, cool, and add to bottling bucket.
- 10.
Carefully transfer beer to the bottling bucket, then bottle and cap.
- 11.
Let carbonate for 1-2 weeks at room temperature before enjoying.
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