Two Bocks Are Better Than One

Brewed from Beer, Beer & More Beer Kit 587.

Brewer:	Chris Knight		Email:	knight@hypergolic.com
Beer:	Two Bocks Are Better Than One		Style:	Doppelbock
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	19 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	31 IBU
OG:	1.077		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	7.8% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Water:	Use 4 gallons bottled drinking water for mash. Use 8.25 gallons bottled drinking water for sparge.
Grain:	9 lb. American 2-row 2 lb. British pale 2 lb. American Munich 8 oz. Belgian aromatic 8 oz. Belgian CaraMunich 8 oz. Belgian CaraVienne
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Grist ratio: 1.1 qt/lb Heat 4 gallons mash water to 166°F. Add grains and maintain temperature of 153°F for 60 minute rest. Heat mash to 168°F for 10 minute rest to mashout.
Boil:	120 minutes	SG 1.047	9.0 gallons
	Add 1 tsp. rehydrated Irish moss at 20 minutes remaining.
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (7.1% AA, 90 min.) 0.25 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 90 min.) 0.75 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 20 min.)
Yeast:	Make 1/4 gallon starter at 1.040 gravity using light DME several days in advance. Pitch White Labs WLP820 Octoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast.
Log:	Start fermentation at 60°F for 24 hours. Ferment in primary at 54°F for 3 weeks. Transfer to secondary and rest at 60°F for 1 day. Ferment in secondary at 45°F 1 week. Gradually lower temperature and lager at 35°F for 7 months.
Carbonation:	2.5 volumes	Keg: 9.7 psi @ 35°F

Recipe posted 07/04/02.