American Lager (Basic recipe)
Recipe Impression
A very pale, highly-carbonated, light-bodied, well-attenuated lager with a very neutral flavor profile and low bitterness. Served very cold, it can be a very refreshing and thirst-quenching drink.
Related Style: American Lager
Batch size: 19 L // Brew method: All Grain // Recipe complex rating: Expert
Target Statistics
| OG, P | OG, sg | FG, P | FG, sg | ABV, % | IBU | SRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 | 1.046 | 2.2 | 1.008 | 5.0 | 12 | Yellow (3-4) |
Ingredients
| Grain | % in bulk | Size, kg |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner malt | 80.7 | 4.43 |
| Raw Rice | 19.3 | 1.06 |
| Hops | α, % | Size, g | AAU | Add | Boil, min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Aroma Hops | 4.0 | 20 | 3 | Start | 60 |
| Extras | Size, g |
|---|---|
|
None | |
| Yeasts | Packs |
|---|---|
| American Lagers yeasts | 2 |
Recipe description
The basic principle of brewing this beer is similar to American Light Lager: choosing ingredients with minimal malt and hop flavors, ensuring a clean fermentation by carefully controlling the temperature.
Single rest at 65C for 60 min
Use sufficient amount of Lager yeast (rehydrated in advance or o proper starter).
Ferment at 10C
Mature at cold temperature at least for 4 weeks and allow it lagering well before bottling or drinking.
Carbonate from 2.5 to 3.0 volumes of CO2
Last updated on
June 1, 2023, 4:37 p.m.
