Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 lbs. of Pilsner malt
- 1 lb. of Munich malt
- 1 oz. of Hallertau hops
- 1 oz. of Tettnang hops
- 1 package of lager yeast
- 5 gallons of water
Special equipment needed:
- Large brew kettle
- Fermentation vessel
- Airlock
- Thermometer
- Hydrometer
- Bottling equipment
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat 5 gallons of water in a large brew kettle to 152°F.
2. Add the Pilsner malt and Munich malt to the water and stir well.
3. Maintain the temperature at 152°F for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. After 60 minutes, remove the grains from the kettle and discard.
5. Bring the wort to a boil and add the Hallertau hops.
6. Boil for 60 minutes, adding the Tettnang hops during the last 10 minutes of the boil.
7. After 60 minutes, remove the kettle from the heat and cool the wort to 50°F.
8. Transfer the wort to a fermentation vessel and add the yeast.
9. Ferment at 50°F for 2 weeks.
10. After 2 weeks, transfer the beer to a bottling bucket and add priming sugar.
11. Bottle the beer and let it carbonate for 2 weeks.
12. Chill the beer and serve.
- Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
- Mash temperature: 152°F
- Boiling temperature: 212°F
- Fermentation temperature: 50°F
Serving size:
- Makes 5 gallons of beer
- Serving size: 12 oz.
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 150
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 0 g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pilsner malt can be substituted with 2-row malt.
- Munich malt can be substituted with Vienna malt.
- Hallertau hops can be substituted with Saaz hops.
- Tettnang hops can be substituted with Spalt hops.
Variations:
- Add 1 lb. of honey to the boil for a honey lager.
- Add 1 lb. of dark malt extract to the boil for a dark lager.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a yeast starter to ensure a healthy fermentation.
- Use a wort chiller to cool the wort quickly.
- Use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of the beer.
Storage instructions:
- Store the beer in a cool, dark place.
- Shelf life: 6 months.
Reheating instructions:
- Serve chilled.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall, narrow glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Garnishes:
- Lemon slice
Pairings:
- German sausages
- Pretzels
- Sauerkraut
Suggested side dishes:
- German potato salad
- Spaetzle
- Red cabbage
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the beer is too sweet, let it ferment for a few more days.
- If the beer is too bitter, reduce the amount of hops used.
Food safety advice:
- Use sanitized equipment to prevent contamination.
- Follow good brewing practices to prevent infection.
Food history:
- Münchner Lager is a traditional German beer style that originated in Munich in the 19th century.
Flavor profiles:
- Münchner Lager is a crisp, clean beer with a mild hop bitterness and a malty sweetness.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve chilled in a tall, narrow glass.
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Region: German
Taste: Malty, Hoppy, Bitter, Crisp, Refreshing