My Marzen

Brewer:	Brew Pirate		Email:	-
Beer:	My Marzen		Style:	Märzen/Oktoberfest
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	28 HCU (~15 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.046		FG:	1.023
Alcohol:	3.0% v/v (2.3% w/w)
Grain:	8.0 oz. American crystal 20L 2.00 oz. American chocolate
Steep:	Steep crystal and chocolate malts in water until it reaches 185° F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.066	3.5 gallons
	6 lb. William's German Gold ME
	Add 1/2 tsp Irish Moss at 30 minutes.
Hops:	0.74 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 55 min.) 0.74 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 30 min.) 0.56 oz. Santiam (6.5% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast:	2206 Bavarian Lager Yeast (125 mL liquid).
Log:	Ferment 14 days at 48°-52°. Transfer to secondary on day 7. Fine with gelatin/1 cup water on day 14, allow 3 more days before kegging. Stored at 35° for 2 weeks before carbonating.
Carbonation:	Force carbonate at 30 psi (15 minutes of agitation, then 24 hours of non-agitated carbonation in refrigerator). Released pressure after 24 hours, then set CO2 at 3 psi for dispensing.
Tasting:	Excellent flavor and appearance. Very smooth and tasty beer.

Recipe posted 11/15/03.