Our first recipe challenge tackled is this suggestion from Aaron Kennison who asked for a Hoppy Rye Lager beer - why not see what Denny can do?
Beer Style:
Lager
Batch Size:
5.50 gallons
Boil Time:
60 minutes
Original Gravity:
1.058
FInal Gravity:
1.016
IBUs:
40.00
SRM:
4.00
ABV:
5.50% ABV
Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:
9 lbs Pilsner malt
2.5 lbs Domestic Rye malt
Hops:
1.25 oz Sterling 8.7%AA 60 minutes
1.0 oz Saaz 4.3%AA 0 minutes
1.0 oz Saaz 4.3%AA whirlpool at 130°F for
Yeast:
Wyeast 2782 - Staro Prague Lager
Special Instructions / Notes:
Water Profile - German Pils / Amber Bitter
Ferment at 55°F for 4-5 days, raise to 72F for 4-5 days, crash to 33°F for 1 week.
what do you think about substituting Motueka and making this a single hop lager?
I don't know what Denny would say - but say go for it!