Humptoberfest

Oktoberfest/Marzen BJCP 2008 – 03B

OG
1.060
FG
1.020
SRM
13
ABV
5.5%
IBU
26.1
Batch #
2009-15
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
July 19, 2009
Tap Date
August 13, 2009
Cost
$15.00
BU/GU
0.44
ABW
4.2%
Kcal
202 12 oz
Real Extract
6.8° P
Attenuation
65.3% apparent
53.7% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
7.50 lbs|32.6%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
32.6%
German Dark Munich Malt
6.00 lbs|26.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
8.0-10.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
Enhances body and aroma. Stout, schwarzbier, brown ale, dark and amber ales.
26.1%
American Vienna Malt
6.00 lbs|26.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
4.0 SRM
PPG
29.0
Info
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Marzen and Oktoberfest.
26.1%
German Melanoidin Malt
3.00 lbs|13%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
23.0-31.0 SRM
PPG
53.0
Info
For amber lagers and ales, dark lagers and ales, Scottish & red ales. Imparts a reddish hue.
13%
Crystal Malt 60L
0.50 lbs|2.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
60.0 SRM
PPG
35.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in amber and brown ales.

Hops

0.75 oz
Magnum 13.1%
60 min Boil
2.00 oz
Tettnanger 2.7%
30 min Boil

Non-Fermentables

4 drops
Fermcap Other
Boil60 min
1.5 tsp
Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) Water Agent
Mash

Yeasts

1 pkg
Octoberfest Lager2633
Wyeast

Equipment ProfileConverted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.00gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal
Notes
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.

Mash Profile Single Decoction

Mash Steps

Step 1
Protein Rest35 min
122°F
Step 2
Saccharification45 min
155°F
Step 3
Mash Out10 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
52°F
21 days
Secondary
65°F
7 days
Tertiary
52°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8

General Info

A bit of a rework of the Humptoberfest. Added more Melanoidin malt for a chewier maltiness.

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