RM115C3 - RICKELOB ULTRA

4.50 GALLON - APPROX. 44 - 12 OZ. BOTTLES - ACTUAL ABV: 4.1%

Brewer:	Rick's Wheelhouse Brewing		Email:	rickchmpn@yahoo.com
Beer:	RM115C3 - RICKELOB ULTRA		Style:	American Lager - Act ABV: 4.1%
Type:	Extract		Size:	4.50 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	8 IBU
OG:	1.041		FG:	1.009
Alcohol:	4.1% v/v (3.2% w/w)
Water:	ALL 100% (Store Bought) Crystal Brand Purified Spring Water.
Boil:	30 minutes	SG 1.037	5.00 gallons
	10.00 oz. German Munich LME (Which is 50% 2 Row - 50% Munich) 52.80 oz. Breiss Pilsen Light Liquid Malt Extract (LME)(One - 3.3 lb. Container) 18.00 oz. Rice Solids Extract 4.00 oz. Lactose (For mild sweetness)(Non-Fermentable)
	Bring all ingredients to a boil and follow 30 minute hop addition schedule. (Whirlfloc/Irish Moss not used.)
Hops:	2.0g Columbus (American Grown) (14.0% AA, 30 min.) 5.0g Hellertaur (4.5% AA, 30 min.) 5.0g Hellertaur (4.5% AA, 15 min.) 4.0g Hellertaur (aroma)
Yeast:	1 Pkg. Saflager 34/70 Dry Yeast @ 48°-59° F. (FULL COLD LAGER FERM. ONLY!)
Log:	BREWED: JUNE 1, 2013 DIACETYL REST: JUNE 11, 2013 BOTTLED: JULY 3, 2013 Note: Isinglass not needed.
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Corn Sugar: 60.5g for 2.25 gallons @ 70°F
	Use 1 tsp. CORN Sugar per 12 ounce bottle.
Tasting:	An excellent tasting CLONE of Michelob Ultra. After adjusting two previous batches, this 3rd batch is outstanding. I KNOW, IT'S PISS IN A GLASS ACCORDING TO MANY HOMEBREWERS BUT, STILL A VERY GOOD REPLICA OF THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCT IF YOU LIKE IT. I BREW IT ALL BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LIMIT ME...IT'S MORE FUN THAT WAY!!

Recipe posted 09/07/13.