Herf'n Helles

This is a nice lager for the later summer months.
This is a nicely balanced Helles.

Brewer:	Dan Johnson		Email:	shag@ipass.net
Beer:	Herf'n Helles		Style:	Münchner Helles
Type:	All grain		Size:	11 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	31 IBU
OG:	1.048		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.9% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Water:	none
Grain:	13 lb. German Pilsner 3 lb. German Vienna 1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Mash:	83% efficiency
	154 degree mash
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.041	13 gallons
	Irish Moss at 20 minutes.
Hops:	2 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 90 min.) 2 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 45 min.) 2 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 30 min.) 2 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Whitelabs German lager yeast from previous batch of Marzen. Pumped wort to conical fermenter containing left over yeast slurry.
Carbonation:	2.5 volumes	Keg: 8.2 psi @ 32°F
Tasting:	Should be similar to the Czech Pils I brew, but with a dryer character and slightly less hop bitterenss and flavor.

Recipe posted 06/08/00.