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?
Recipe Author: Denny Conn (suggested by Aaron Kennison)
Beer Style: Rye Lager
Batch Size: 5.5
Boil Time: 60 minutes
Original Gravity: 1.058
Est Final Gravity: 1.016
IBUs: 40
SRM: 4
ABV: 5.5%
Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:
| 9.0 lbs |
Pilsner malt |
78.2% |
| 2.5 lbs |
Rye malt |
21.8% |
Water Profile
| Water Profile – German Pils / Amber Bitter |
Mashing
| Main Rest – 152°F for 60 minutes |
| Mash Out – 167°F for 10 minutes |
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 20 minutes
| Sterling |
8.7% |
1.25 oz |
60 minutes |
| Saaz |
4.3% |
1.0 oz |
0 minutes |
| Saaz |
4.3% |
1.0 oz |
whirlpool at 130°F for 20 minutes |
Yeast:
| Wyeast 2782 – Staro Prague Lager |
Misc:
| 15 min – Boil – 0.5 items – Whirlfloc |
Notes:
| Ferment at 55°F for 4-5 days, raise to 72F for 4-5 days, crash to 33°F for 1 week. |
