Original Gravity: 1.0416 Final Gravity: 1.0104 Alcohol by Volume: 4.092%
This beers inspired most other light lagers. Light to medium bodied this beers is light gold in color. Generous use of noble Saaz hops give it a hoppy spicy flavor. This is the Ultimate Lawn Mower beer for those you don't want to give up on flavor.
3.3 lbs. Gold Malt Extract
2 1/2 lbs. German Pilsner Grain (cracked)
1/2 lbs. 2 Row Pale Grain (cracked)
½ lbs. Belgian Aromatic Grain (cracked)
3 oz. Saaz Hops
1/2 oz. Saaz Hops
1/2 oz. Saaz Hops
1 pkg. White Labs 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 and add malt & 3 oz. Saaz & boil for 30 min. Add 1/2 oz. Saaz & boil 30 min. Remove from heat & add 1/2 oz. Saaz. Steep for 10 min. Strain into enough cold water to make 5 gal. & pitch yeast when 80oF or below. Ferment at 70oF or lower if possible.
Yields 5 gal.