This beer took first place in the Amber Malty European Lager category at the Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers (GTHoF) Brew Bash on 10/28/2017. A low tech lager method was used featuring an Igloo cooler and cold water.
Brewed on 7/3/2017
Mash grains at 160 F for 60 minutes. Add mash wort to H2O and return to boil. Add LME and DME, return to boil. Add 1 oz German Tradition hops, boil 40 minutes. Add 1 oz Tettnanger hops, boil 5 minutes. Add Irish Moss, boil 15 minutes. Total boil time - 60 minutes. Cool in H2O bath. Pitch yeast from pack (no starter).
Ferment in primary between 52-56 F for 2 weeks. Rack to secondary and raise to 60 F. Hold for 4 days. Drop to 48 F over 2 days. Lager between 48-50 F for 10 days. Raise to 68 F over 8 days and bottled. Bottle condition for 4 weeks and enjoy!
Award Winning Recipe