2 lbs Carapils
6 oz Honey malt
Mash 151F for 1 hr
Sparged 9.5 gallons @ 170F
60 mins Tattenger 2 oz
15 mins crystal 2 oz, liberty 1 oz
1 teaspoon
WLP 800 pitched to wort at 90F with fridge set to 52F
Produced 7.7 gallons at 1.063 OG
Feb 21 - FG 1.013
ABV 6.7%
Feb 21 - Tastes as expected. Needs two months of lagering.
Feb 21 - Tastes as expected. Needs two months of lagering.
Mar 21 - poured first pint. Aroma is fruity fresh. Still cloudy but this is the first first pour which is pulling everything from the bottom on the keg. All indications that this is on track for excellence. One more month of lagering.
Apr 1 - Looks perfect and tastes light yet a hint of honey with a nice mouth feel. Very excellent lager over all. Crystal Hop may add some "ok" aroma. I now prefer Liberty, Saaz (in that order). Bitterness is mild and well balanced.
Apr 4 - Flavour continues to improve. Wonderful mouth feel with silky honey tones.
Apr 1 - Looks perfect and tastes light yet a hint of honey with a nice mouth feel. Very excellent lager over all. Crystal Hop may add some "ok" aroma. I now prefer Liberty, Saaz (in that order). Bitterness is mild and well balanced.
Apr 4 - Flavour continues to improve. Wonderful mouth feel with silky honey tones.
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| Bottom of Primary Fermentation after one month. |
