Bigus Dicus (Lupulus Imperialus Premiumus)

Premium American Lager BJCP 2008 – 01C

OG
1.060
FG
1.010
SRM
6.6
ABV
6.0%
IBU
52.5
Batch #
2008-14
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
May 11, 2008
Tap Date
August 25, 2008
BU/GU
0.87
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
196 12 oz
Real Extract
4.8° P
Attenuation
82.3% apparent
67.3% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
10.00 lbs|82.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
82.4%
American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt
2.00 lbs|16.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
32.0
Info
Balances body and flavor without adding color, aids in head retention. For any beer.
16.5%
Crystal Malt 120L
0.13 lbs|1.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
120.0 SRM
PPG
36.0
Info
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.

Hops

1.00 oz
Zeus 13.0%
60 min Boil
0.25 oz
Amarillo 8.2%
20 min Boil
0.75 oz
Amarillo 8.2%
1.00 oz
Amarillo 8.2%

Yeasts

1 pkg
Lager Yeast
Superior

Mash Profile Infusion

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion75 min
150°F
Step 2
Sparge40 min
170°F

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
50°F
5 days
Secondary
60°F

General Info

This one was inspired by the description of the Imperial Pilsner in Extreme Brewing. It’s an "Americanized" twist. This one is higher in alcohol and significantly higher in IBUs than your typical American Lager - no adjuncts either. All malt.

Procedure

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