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American Lager

Brewer: John Alden Email: jmalden@home.com
Beer: American Lager Style: American Premium Lager
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~5 SRM)
Bitterness: 25 IBU
OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009
Alcohol: 5.0% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Grain: .22 lb. Wheat malt
.33 lb. Flaked barley
Boil: 65 minutes SG 1.040 6 gallons
5.25 lb. Light malt extract
1.36 lb. Rice extract
Hops: 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.)
.75 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 20 min.)
.75 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast: Lager yeast
Log: Brew Date: 10/03/98
Carbonation: Forced in keg
Tasting: Crisp and clean. Dry on the palate. Neither the hops nor the malt
dominate. Overall, a very good Summer beer.

Recipe posted 10/31/98.