Vodeez Can't Fail Pale....Bock!

This was my first all-grain beer. My boss at the brewstore loved it!

Brewer:	VODIE		Email:	vodeez1@home.com
Beer:	Vodeez Can't Fail Pale....Bock!		Style:	Maibock
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	16 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.007
Alcohol:	7.8% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Water:	Filtered water from local water store. A habit I've gotten into.
Grain:	3 lb. American 2-row 9 lb. German Pilsner 1/2 lb. American crystal 90L 3/4 lb. British Carastan
Mash:	75% efficiency
	I originally did a single infusion mash (160° -165° for 1 hr.) but have since added a protein rest (122° for 30 min.) on my second batch.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.057	6.5 gallons
	I added 2 tsp. Irish moss as a habit to help with clarity.
Hops:	2 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (aroma)
Yeast:	1007XL German Alt
Log:	Primary - 3 days @ 65°-70°. Secondary - at least 2 weeks @ 40°-50°. The Alt Yeast takes a little while to settle.
Carbonation:	For kegging I prefer the shake method. If possible apply CO2 thru the out port. Keep keg @ 28°-32°. Bleed excess then apply 25 lbs. pressure and shake for about 45 sec. to a minute once a day for 2 days. Let rest two days.
Tasting:	The Alt Yeast leaves a dry, crisp finish. We made a 10 gallon batch at the brewstore with 1056 American Ale in one batch and 1338 European Ale in the other to achieve a little more sweetness...and...because we can. I plan on using 2206 Bavarian Lager Yeast on my next batch. Thus the name "Can't Fail". I shared this beer with a lot of friends but plan on keeping the next one for myself. Good Luck and Good Beers!

Recipe posted 11/29/00.