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Birkenbaum Pils

Brewer: Chris Johnson Email: chrisedjohn@gmail.com
Beer: Birkenbaum Pils Style: German Pilsener
Type: All grain Size: 5.50 gallons
Color:
2 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 20 IBU
OG: 1.046 FG: 1.006
Alcohol: 5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Water: Strike Water = 16qts/4gal @ 163.2 F
Sparge Water = 15qts/3.75gal @ 178.6 F
Grain: 8 lb. German Pilsner
Mash: 84% efficiency
Mash @ 149F-146F for 2 hours
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.041 6.25 gallons
1/2 tablet of whirlfloc @ 15 min
Hops: .875 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast: MB Lager Yeast (5 oz = 148 mL = 387 billion cells @ 67% viability)
Log: Primary Fermentation: 3 Weeks @ 50F
Additional Fermentation: Lager 3 Weeks @ 34F
Carbonation: 2.5 volumes Corn Sugar: 2.51 oz. for 5.25 gallons @ 35°F

Recipe posted 01/15/10.