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In my quest to brew something she likes, here is the latest attempt:
Strike temp 157F. Initial mash temp 154. After 60 minutes, mash temp 152F. Water is tap water - I have no idea the pH, hardness, calcium or sulfate levels
Pitched smack pack of Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager at 74F. After 8 hours put in fridge at about 50F and left for 2 weeks at about 44F
Diacetyl rest for 48 hours at 68F
6 weeks lagering at about 42F
FG 1.009 - ABV 5.4% Color is very pale, light.
Taste test:
Me - tastes good (duh!) Light in body and flavor. Minimal hoppiness.
Her: “bitter”
Compared to Stella Artois - the Stella no question has an immediate sweetness and more malt flavor.
OK, it needs to be sweeter. So what’s next? Higher mash temp? More Carpapils or some Crystal? New recipe?
- 8 lb German Pilsner - Weyermann Malt
- 0.5 Cara Pils / Dextrin
Strike temp 157F. Initial mash temp 154. After 60 minutes, mash temp 152F. Water is tap water - I have no idea the pH, hardness, calcium or sulfate levels
- 1 oz Northern Brewer 53 minutes
- 0.5 oz Saaz 13 minutes
- 0.5 oz Saaz: 4 minutes.
Pitched smack pack of Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager at 74F. After 8 hours put in fridge at about 50F and left for 2 weeks at about 44F
Diacetyl rest for 48 hours at 68F
6 weeks lagering at about 42F
FG 1.009 - ABV 5.4% Color is very pale, light.
Taste test:
Me - tastes good (duh!) Light in body and flavor. Minimal hoppiness.
Her: “bitter”
Compared to Stella Artois - the Stella no question has an immediate sweetness and more malt flavor.
OK, it needs to be sweeter. So what’s next? Higher mash temp? More Carpapils or some Crystal? New recipe?
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