Bearded Tree Vienna Lager
Embrace the rich, toasty flavors of Vienna Lager with this homebrew recipe. Crafted using premium German malts and subtly balanced with the noble hop characters of Saaz and Styrian Golding, this lager offers a slightly sweet, malty backbone complemented by a whisper of bitterness. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a satisfying brew that warms the soul.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Vienna malt
- 1 lb Munich malt
- 0.5 lb Crystal malt (40L)
- 0.25 lb Caramunich malt
- 1 oz Saaz hops (bittering, 60 min)
- 0.5 oz Styrian Golding hops (flavor, 15 min)
- 0.5 oz Saaz hops (aroma, 5 min)
- 1 packet German Lager yeast
- 5 oz priming sugar (for bottling)
- 5 gallons filtered water
steps
- 1.
In a large brew kettle, heat 3 gallons of water to 162°F (72°C).
- 2.
Add the crushed grains into a grain bag and steep for 30 minutes at 150°F (65°C).
- 3.
Remove the grain bag and allow it to drain back into the kettle.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil, adding the Saaz hops for bittering.
- 5.
After 45 minutes, add the Styrian Golding hops for flavor.
- 6.
With 5 minutes left in the boil, add the remaining Saaz hops for aroma.
- 7.
Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath to around 65°F (18°C).
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter, adding enough water to make 5 gallons.
- 9.
Pitch the German Lager yeast, seal the fermenter, and allow it to ferment for 2 weeks at 50°F (10°C).
- 10.
After fermentation, bottle with priming sugar, and condition for 3 weeks at room temperature.
- 11.
Chill, pour, and enjoy the toasted flavors of your homemade Vienna Lager!