Sami

This is a strong Samichlaus-style lager, based
loosely on Marc Sedam's experimentation.

Brewer:	Joel Plutchak		Email:	plutchak@hotmail.com
Beer:	Sami		Style:	Samichlaus-type strong lager
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	20 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	59 IBU
OG:	1.120		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	12.9% v/v (10.1% w/w)
Grain:	20 lb. Belgian pale 5 lb. German Munich
Mash:	60% efficiency
	Mash in at 98°F for 20 minutes; raise slowly to 120°F and hold 20 minutes; raise slowly to 140°F and hold 20 minutes; raise to 148°F and hold for 20 minutes; raise to 158°F and hold for 20 minutes; mash out at 168°F if desired. Efficiency set low to account for a minimal sparge.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.086	7 gallons
	1 lb. Cane sugar
	Add yeast nutrient and/or energizer as per manufacturer's instructions.
Hops:	2.5 oz. Perle (8% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Saaz (3% AA, 20 min.)
Yeast:	White Labs 885 Zurich lager, large starter. Ferment fairly warm (55°F) until gravity drops to ~1.040, then drop to a bit cooler for extended fermentation, then lagering. The yeast may need rousing to keep it going.

Recipe posted 02/26/04.