Triple Decoction German Lager

Decoction is an old method of putting the mash through a temperature schedule.

9 lbs Canadian Gambrinus Pilsener malt

0.5lbs German Melanoidin malt

0.5lbs German Cara Pils malt

Mash

- Mash in at 120F, rest for 10 minutes or so

- Pull first decoction, bring it to a boil and re-add to main mash

Hits 135F. Rest for 15 minutes

- Pull second decoction, bring it to a boil and re-add to main mash

Hits 145F. Rest for 15 minutes

- Pull second decoction, bring it to a boil and re-add to main mash

Hits 155F. Rest for 15 minutes

Drain mash into boil kettle

Boil

- Added 2lbs of extra dry malt extract for a bigger beer

- Add 1oz Liberty 4.5% AA Leaf - boil time 60 minutes

- Add 1oz Hersbrucker pellets 1.5% AA - boil time 60 minutes

- Add 1oz Hersbrucker 3.5% AA Leaf - boil time 30 minutes

Ferment:

- Brewery fresh lager yeast. Some German "Kloister" strain, suspect Augustiner or similar.

Ferment a bit warm @ 55-60F in basement cellar.

This should be a big beer with a bit of character from the warmer fermentation. Will lager for several weeks.