Sadie's/Millsons Crack Porridge
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American Light Lager
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10 Litres |
1.044 |
1.01 |
4.47 |
18.52 |
3.28 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 11.4 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.14 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/5/2020 8:28 PM |
Notes: |
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BRAZILIAN ALE
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Cream Ale
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40 Litres |
1.047 |
1.011 |
4.72 |
17.02 |
2.96 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 27 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/17/2023 7:31 PM |
Notes: |
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FJT's Extra Special Gold Reserve
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American Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.006 |
4.5 |
12.4 |
3.7 °L
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315 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.35 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/3/2023 9:39 PM |
Notes: |
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Low Life American Lager
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American Light Lager
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1.25 Gallons |
1.036 |
1.007 |
3.78 |
14.16 |
2.35 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 2.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.018 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: dextrose |
Priming Amount: 1.3 oz |
Creation
Date: 2/23/2022 1:58 PM |
Notes: If you brew your own beer, it’s always good idea to have a refreshing & easy drinking lager on tap. Mostly because they are delicious, but also because appealing to the widest possible range of palettes is the smart play when hosting guests. You can’t have people NOT drinking your homebrew when they stop by!
This American Lager is really 2 recipes one 1, with a simple change making a marked difference between the beers. The core recipe presents as a crisp, lagered version of “lawnmower-style” Cream Ale. It’s perfect porch-drinker and a staple around here.
If you want a more traditional “banquet” style American Lager, try adding a vial of White Labs Ultra Ferm at the beginning of the mash. Let that grain sit for about 2-3 hours in the 148°F range before running off and brewing the beer as you normally would. It will lower the finishing gravity to 1.003 or lower and really crisp up the finish.
Grains
Simplicity is key to any pale lager. North American 2-Row is as predictable a choice as it is a reliable one. I’ve tried multiple adjuncts for this recipe, alone and in combination. In the end, I settled on Flaked Rice as having all the qualities I was seeking. Neutral, balanced, and above all…simple.
Hops
Hops? What hops? 10 IBUs at bittering is about what you need to delicately balance this beer. Choose a noble-style hop that you like. The only change I make between batched is adjusting the bittering hop quantity, based on the Alpha Acid %, to get the desired 10 IBUs.
Yeast
WLP840 American Lager Yeast is perfect for this recipe. It presents clearly as a lager, but not in a sulfury way. As a bonus, the strain seems to ferment and lager at a much quicker pace than the most common European lager strains.
Be sure to use enough yeast. Make a low gravity (mid/high 1.030’s) starter 36 hours before brewing. If using a stir plate 2 liters will be plenty. If not, go up to 3 liters. Add 2 packs of the yeast and set it at room temperature (yes, room temperatures is fine for lager starters). The yeast is usually done fermenting after 24 hours. At that point, turn off the stir plate and allow it to settle. That way you can decant most of the starter liquid off before pitching the yeast.
Brewing Technique
Carefully calculate your water volumes. Mashing on the low end of the saccrification range is best for this recipe. It should be a lighter bodied beer. I target 148°-149°F. After the boil, chill all the way to fermentation temp (52°F) before pitching the yeast. For a more detailed look at how I brew, check out Indoor Homebrewing Brew Day Step By Step.
Ferment for about 4 days at 52°F. When the krausen drops by half, raise the temperature to 57°F for a diacetyl rest. After a few days, slowly drop it to fridge temperature and rack to keg. If bottling, don’t drop the temperature and bottle as usual.
Allow the beer to condition for 3-4 weeks before serving. Don’t serve it until it’s VERY clear. Time will provide, but finings are a good option if you’re in a rush. Make sure to get that carbonation up. My target is 2.6 volumes of CO2. |
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Digging For Fire
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International Pale Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.057 |
1.013 |
5.77 |
94.08 |
3.82 °L
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315 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/15/2022 3:13 PM |
Notes: |
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Pilsner
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International Pale Lager
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40 Litres |
1.049 |
1.014 |
4.5 |
29.14 |
3.57 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 48 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 5 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/31/2021 2:46 PM |
Notes: |
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Red White And Blue
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American Wheat Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.054 |
1.012 |
5.47 |
31.56 |
5.08 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Author:
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te4336
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 10.69 psi |
Creation
Date: 3/8/2021 5:36 PM |
Notes: |
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Bens Lager
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American Light Lager
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11.5 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.01 |
3.96 |
0 |
17.44 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 12 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.039 |
Efficiency: 78 |
Mash Thickness: 2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/13/2021 4:14 PM |
Notes: |
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John Denver Wheat Double
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American Wheat Beer
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11 Gallons |
1.05 |
1.011 |
5.15 |
24.99 |
4.02 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 12.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.044 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/29/2021 10:17 PM |
Notes: Sunshine on my ********** shoulders, John Denver! |
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Key Lime Lager
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American Light Lager
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310 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.012 |
4.72 |
58.87 |
3.55 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 360 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/16/2020 1:40 PM |
Notes: |
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Ricelager
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International Pale Lager
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5.25 Gallons |
1.037 |
1.006 |
4.07 |
34.13 |
3.87 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.6 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.029 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/13/2018 1:40 PM |
Notes: |
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Lazy Lager
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American Lager
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21 Litres |
1.045 |
1.008 |
4.93 |
16.67 |
2.58 °L
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315 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 27.9 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 6.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/22/2019 10:38 AM |
Notes: Brewed using the 20L Braumeister. Pops doesn't like hoppy or bitter beers, but I've tried to make this as tasty as I can.
Clear using gelatin because 'lager shouldn't be cloudy' :-) |
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Amber Lager
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American Lager
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10.25 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
4.97 |
39.23 |
7.71 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 13.75 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 1.6 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/11/2019 6:53 PM |
Notes: |
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Maizie
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American Light Lager
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5.5 Gallons |
1.044 |
1.011 |
4.31 |
43.33 |
4.67 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/4/2019 12:19 AM |
Notes: |
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Priest's Wife
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International Pale Lager
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23 Litres |
1.051 |
1.011 |
5.29 |
33.13 |
3.87 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28.5 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.5 |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 4/3/2019 1:15 AM |
Notes: Add 20g Clitoria ternatea flowers prior to packaging. |
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Pekko Saison
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American Light Lager
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6 Gallons |
1.041 |
1.01 |
4.03 |
26.74 |
2.9 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.035 |
Efficiency: 81 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/18/2019 5:59 PM |
Notes: |
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Cream Ale
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Cream Ale
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5.25 Gallons |
1.04 |
1.007 |
4.37 |
28.17 |
3.62 °L
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315 |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.03 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.3 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/9/2019 9:27 PM |
Notes: |
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Can Of Bliss
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American Light Lager
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10 Gallons |
1.059 |
1.014 |
6.03 |
77.06 |
9.43 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 13 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.046 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.255 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/18/2018 6:50 PM |
Notes: |
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FM Whole Cone Pale Ale
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American Light Lager
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31 Gallons |
1.056 |
1.014 |
5.65 |
45.79 |
8.18 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 40 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.1 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 8/24/2018 1:21 AM |
Notes: |
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MRT_201807_WATERMELONWHEAT
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American Wheat Beer
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20 Litres |
1.05 |
1.009 |
5.38 |
20.5 |
3.46 °L
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315 |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 24 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.042 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 4 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/10/2018 11:54 AM |
Notes: |
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