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shmootsie
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:03 pm Post subject: Step mash or single infusion for lager? |
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I am about to do my first batch of lager. It will be in the style of a Vienna Lager. My question is should i do a step mash or should i go for a single infusion mash? I am somewhat lost since i have been doing only ales so far and the single infusion mash is working really good.
I will be using Pilsner, Munich and Caramunich malt in the recipe.
All help is appreciated.
Shmootsie
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Tungsten
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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It really depends on the malt you're using. Most malts can use a single infusion, but some require or could really benefit from step mashes. What type of pilsner malt is it?
Is it your own recipe? If it's a recipe you found somewhere I would just follow the instructions, as long as your ingredients are the same.
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shmootsie
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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The pilsner malt and the caramel malt i am using is from weyermann (german) and the recipe i am using is my own. I am making a 12 gallon batch and the malt amounts are these.
Pilsner 17.6lb
Munich 1 1.5lb
Caramunich 2 1.3lb
I was thinking of doing a mash in at 120F and leave it there for 5 minutes and then ramp up to 153F and keep it there until the timer hits 90 minutes and ramp up from there to mash out then and start my 60-90 minute sparge. I dunno if i am in the ballpark with this?
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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The argument against doing a protein rest is that modern malts are fully modified and don't need it. And you might risk breaking down what proteins are left and desirable. For a Vienna, I'd skip it. I doubt you will end up with two much body or head retention, but the downside potential is there.
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shmootsie
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Link Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:23 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the help
I will give it a shot and i will let you know how it ended up.
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Tungsten
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Link Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, please let us know. Weyermann is one of those that I'd consider "on the border" when it comes to how well-modified it is, so I'm curious as to how it turns out for you.
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Roadie
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Link Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Weyermann also has floor malted Pilsner malt that is under-modified. That's on my list to use in a future brew as I hear the flavors are better. I think you'd be fine either way. I made a German Pilsner for my uncle and used a step mash in that and it came out perfect. Hopefully you have a fermentation chamber for lagers.
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shmootsie
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Link Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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I have now 2 fermentation chambers and that's why i wanted try making a lager. Made it 2 days ago so when it is done i will let you guys know how it turned out.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Patience is your friend with lagers. Ferment for at least 2 weeks, though often 3-4 is better. Then lager for a good 3-4 weeks, sometimes longer. Really depends on lots of factors. Some like to speed through lager fermentation by cranking the temp up after 50% of the fermentation is done, while others wait it out. Then how long you lager has a lot to do with the ABV of the beer. The higher it is, the longer you may want to lager.
Kal
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shmootsie
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Link Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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After some waiting here is my first lager. The taste is great and mouth feel is good. The single infusion mash turned out to be a good option.
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