Oktoberfest 2012

Oktoberfest/Märzen by Shut Up And Drink! Brewery

Type All Grain
Batch size 5.81 gal
Boil time 90 min
Efficiency 75.0%

Fermentables

Name Amount Use PPG
German Munich Malt 6.0 lb Mash 37
Pilsner Malt Weyermann® 2.0 lb Mash 37
German Vienna 2.0 lb Mash 35
CaraMunich II (Type 2) (German) 0.5 lb Mash 34

Hops

Name Amount Time Use Form AA
Saaz Czech Republic 1.0 oz 60 min Boil Pellet 3.1%
Hallertau United States 1.0 oz 30 min Boil Pellet 4.0%
Hallertau United States 1.0 oz 5 min Boil Pellet 4.0%

Yeasts

Name Lab Attenuation Temp
Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633 Wyeast 75.0% 48°F – 58°F

Extras

Name Amount Time Use
Irish Moss 1.0 tsp 15.0 min Boil
Yeast Nutrient (Wyeast) 1.0 tsp 15.0 min Boil

Mash steps

Step Heat Source Target Temp Time
Saccharification Rest Infusion 152 degF 60 min

Notes

Lager for about 3.5 months.

  • Brewed on June 06, 2012

    Mash Notes
    • Saccharification rest of 3.94 gal at 163 degF to reach 152 degF via infusion for 60 min.
    OG
    1.050
    Taste Notes

    Just sampled after a 3 month lager and I can say I nailed it! Smooth, creamy, malty with a very subtle bitterness and aroma. I don't think I will change anything for next year but maybe a longer lager.