Original Gravity: 1.0378 Final Gravity: 1.0094 Alcohol by Volume: 3.712%
Light golden in color mildly hopped light in flavor- A refreshing style for hot weather. Fashioned after Fosters Lager it's a summertime favorite.
3.3 lbs. Wheat Liquid Malt Extract
3 lbs. German Pilsner Grain (cracked)
3/4 oz. (6.5 AAU) Galaxy (pellets)
1 oz. (3 AAU) Saaz Hops (pellets)
1 pkg. WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast Next Generation
(or choose WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast from the yeast choice menu provided if you have temp. controlled refrigerator.)
4 oz. Crown Caps (approx. 55 caps)
5 oz. Priming Sugar (approx. 3/4 cup)
Mash grains in 1 1/2 gal. 160oF water for 60 min. Sparge with 1 gal. 170oF water & return liquid to pot. Add 3.3 lbs. malt & Galaxy hops. Return to heat & boil for 60 min. Remove from heat & add 1 oz. Saaz. Steep for 10 min. Strain into enough cold water to make 5 gal. Pitch yeast when 80oF or below.
Yields 5 gal.