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Extremely light Lager w/ some Columbus?


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#61 MyaCullen

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Posted 18 May 2017 - 01:45 PM

your light lager is starting to look like a nice Export



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Posted 18 May 2017 - 01:49 PM

I guess so. As much as I want that brilliant clear and light Chil's beer, I just don't trust getting a watery beer by my own handiwork.

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Posted 18 May 2017 - 04:05 PM

I guess so. As much as I want that brilliant clear and light Chil's beer, I just don't trust getting a watery beer by my own handiwork.

give yourself some credit, yo!



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Posted 19 May 2017 - 06:13 AM

Yes Sir. It's on for Sunday as written on page 3.

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Posted 21 May 2017 - 08:42 AM

So, having never messed with water other than lactic additions, I used 50% distilled and added some calcium. I mashed overnight.

The batch went as planned and the wort is a light golden yellow and a tad sweeter than I expected. My very typical efficiency is .65.

1.053 was estimated. 1.060 was achieved. So much for a "lighter" lager haha.

Any ideas why I'm so efficient today :)

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Posted 21 May 2017 - 08:47 AM

So, having never messed with water other than lactic additions, I used 50% distilled and added some calcium. I mashed overnight.

The batch went as planned and the wort is a light golden yellow and a tad sweeter than I expected. My very typical efficiency is .65.

1.053 was estimated. 1.060 was achieved. So much for a "lighter" lager haha.

Any ideas why I'm so efficient today :)

No crystal malts probably=better conversion per lb/grain.  I get higher efficiency with base malt only as well. Plus prolly better pH management. A 3 step mash would blow your mind. I was always 70% with a single infusion. I have reached 92% with certain grain bills and a step mash and avg 85+%.


Edited by Steve Urquell, 21 May 2017 - 08:48 AM.


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Posted 21 May 2017 - 08:51 AM

Interesting. I guess I usually hit higher sans crystal.

Edited by Steppedonapoptop, 21 May 2017 - 08:52 AM.



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