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American Helles

A crisp lager.

Brewer: Bob Email: -
Beer: American Helles Style: American Premium Lager
Type: All grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
5 HCU (~5 SRM)
Bitterness: 30 IBU
OG: 1.051 FG: 1.009
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water: 1/8 tsp Epsom Salts in reverse osmosis treated water.
Grain: 7.80 lb. American 2-row
1.00 lb. German Vienna
0.20 lb. American crystal 20L
Mash: 73% efficiency
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.040 6.40 gallons
0.25 lb. Dark Brown sugar
Clear with Irish Moss
Hops: 0.75 oz. Cascade (5.85% AA, 60 min.)
1.00 oz. Santiam (6.00% AA, 20 min.)
Yeast: WYeast 2272 North American Lager

Recipe posted 06/10/07.