Falconsclaws 2016

Inspired by the tradition of Samichlaus, this is the biggest, baddest, boldest lager around. Brewed and aged for 1 year before service and really shines at about 3-5 years.

Recipe Author: Drew Beechum
Beer Style: Super Doppelbock / Triple Bock / Samichlaus
Batch Size: 5.5
Boil Time: 90 minutes
Original Gravity: 1.140
Est Final Gravity: 1.025
IBUs: 28
SRM: 16.7
ABV: 15.3%

Malt/Grain/Sugar/Extract:

13.25 lbs German Pilsner 49.7%
13.25 lbs Munich 49.7%
2.0 oz Carafa III Dehusked 0.5%

Water Profile

Mashing

Main Rest – 150°F for 60 minutes
Mash Out – 167°F for 10 minutes

Hops:

Magnum 11.5% 0.7 oz 60 minutes
Hallertau Mittelfruh 2.8% 0.7 oz 5 minutes

Yeast:

WLP885 Zurich Lager
Saflager S-189

Misc:

10 min – Boil – Yeast Nutrient

Notes:

Dosed with Oxygen at pitch and then again at 12 hours post pitch
Pitch at 48°F. Ferment for 4-8 weeks at temp and rack to aging vessel. Lager for 10 months at 35°F.