Midnight Lager

First attempt to clone Sam Adams Black Lager!

Brewer:	TJR		Email:	-
Beer:	Midnight Lager		Style:	Schwarzbier
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	2.25 gallons
Color:	61 HCU (~25 SRM)		Bitterness:	22 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Water:	Filtered water
Grain:	8 oz. Caramel 40L 8 oz. Carapils 4 oz. Cara Munich II 3 oz. Carafe III dehusked
Steep:	30 min. Heat up to 160 deg and watch temp as it cools and add heat to keep above 150 deg. Bounce tea bag often to maximize yield!
Boil:	45 minutes	SG 1.096	1.25 gallons
	2.75 lb. Light malt extract
Hops:	.75 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh (5% AA, 45 min.) .25 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh (5% AA, 5 min.) .5 oz. Spalt (6.75% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Nottingham Ale yeast, keep on cooler side to get lagering effects.
Log:	Start fermentation inside at 65-70 deg, then move to ice chest and add ice to keep cool. Try to keep 57 deg for 10 days.
Tasting:	Will let you know...

Recipe posted 11/20/07.