Here is the recipe for my Marzen/Oktoberfest.
I kept it simple after consulting several other recipes I have seen.
I don’t normally name my beers, but this one is going to be called “Mike-toberfest”. (Hopefully, I’ll be drinking it by the end of october.)
This recipe is for a 5 gallon batch size.
At 70% efficiency I’ll be shooting for an OG of 1.055.
IBUs com in at ~24. A single bittering charge to keep the malt presence the focus to the flavor.
The calculated color is ~11SRM.
I’ll use a 90min boil.
As you can see this recipe is for a true lager, not an ale hybrid style (though there is nothing wrong with that IMO). My fermentation regimen is going to be 3-4 weeks at 50-52F. Then rack to a keg and cold lager for 4-5 weeks at 32F.
| Amount | Item | Type | % or IBU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 lb | Munich Malt – 10L (10.0 SRM) | Grain | 47.06 % |
| 6.00 lb | Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 47.06 % |
| 0.50 lb | Caramel/Crystal Malt – 60L (60.0 SRM) | Grain | 3.92 % |
| 0.25 lb | Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM) | Grain | 1.96 % |
| 2.00 oz | Hallertauer [4.00 %] (60 min) | Hops | 23.7 IBU |
| 1.00 items | Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 min) | Misc | |
| 1 Pkgs | German Lager (White Labs #WLP830) [Starter 2000 ml] | Yeast-Lager |
[Do you like this recipe format?
It was a copy and past from a beersmith readout.
I have been using beersmith lately and like it. I’ll write up a review soon.]
John
I like the malt percentages.
Señor Brew
How many gallon batch? I’m guessing more than 5 if you’re at 70% efficiency and want a 1.055 OG.
Señor Brew
Oops, I didn’t read the previous post.
Mike
Señor Brew you are right 5 gallons. Actually 5.5, but I made an edit in the recipe post. Thanks for the catch.