Nicht Aecht aber Schlenkerla

This is a combination of a recipe suggested by David Cryer for a Schlenkerla clone, and a recipe on the Weyermann website (www.weyermannmalt.com) for a "1903 Weyermann Schlotfegerla".

Brewer:	Bruce Grayson		Email:	brews@clear.net.nz
Beer:	Nicht Aecht aber Schlenkerla		Style:	Bamberg Rauchbier
Type:	All grain		Size:	23.6 liters
Color:	35 HCU (~17 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Grain:	1.5kg Weyermann Wheat Malt Light 1.5kg Weyermann Wheat Malt Dark 1.5kg Weyermann Beechwood Smoked 0.5kg Weyermann Caramel Wheat
Mash:	79% efficiency
	Mash-in with 14.3 litres of water at 60°C Rest for 20mins at 60°C Raise mash to 64°C Rest for 20mins at 64°C Raise mash to 72°C Rest for 30mins at 72°C Iodine test as normal Raise mash to 78°C for mash-out. Allow 60 minutes for first wort run-off of about 12 litres. 3 sparges of 4.5 litres each, for 95 minutes total.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.048	25 liters
Hops:	30g Pacific Hallertauer (7% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	Saflager W-34/70
Log:	Keg when SG drops to 1018. Lager at 1°C.
Carbonation:	If you don't keg or use conditioning tank as above, then try using half a teaspoon of sugar per 750ml bottle.

Recipe posted 11/07/04.