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RIMS #31, Christmas in Vienna

Brew Date: 17 Nov 02
Secondary 21 Nov 02
Kegged 14 Dec 02

Brewer: shillingbrau Email: 2brewers4u@cox.net
Beer: RIMS #31, Christmas in Vienna Style: Vienna
Type: All grain Size: 12 gallons
Color:
16 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 30 IBU
OG: 1.052 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Water: Boiled water 10 minutes to remove chlorine
Grain: 17 lb. German Pilsner
3 lb. German Vienna
2 lb. British crystal 70-80L
Mash: 75% efficiency
132° intial infusion
Circulated until 122°
122° 30 min
Step up to 154° 40 min
154° 60 min
Step to 164° 35 min
168° 12 min break
Sparge 172° for 38 min
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.044 14 gallons
Hops: .6 oz. Perle (7.9% AA, 60 min.)
2 oz. Tettnanger (4.2% AA, 60 min.)
1.2 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (4.1% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (4.1% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: CL-680 East European Lager: From a very old, European brewery, CL-68O imparts a smooth, rich, almost creamy character, emphasizing a big malt flavor and clean finish. This is our choice when brewing lagers in which the malt character should be full and smooth, such as Marzens, Oktoberfests & Dunkels. 48-54° F


Recipe posted 12/14/02.