Red Bocktobier

Traditional Bock BJCP 2008 – 05B

OG
1.060
FG
1.010
SRM
15.3
ABV
6.7%
IBU
24.9
Batch #
2008-26
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
September 14, 2008
Cost
$30.00
BU/GU
0.42
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
196 12 oz
Real Extract
4.8° P
Attenuation
82.3% apparent
67.3% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
4.00 lbs|29.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
29.1%
German Light Munich Malt
8.25 lbs|60%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
60%
German Melanoidin Malt
0.25 lbs|1.8%
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.
German CaraMunich Malt II
0.50 lbs|3.6%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
42.0-50.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results in increased fullness, heightened aroma, fuller flavor and deep color. Use 5 -10% for darker beers.
3.6%
Crystal Malt 120L
0.50 lbs|3.6%
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.
3.6%
German CaraAroma
0.25 lbs|1.8%

Hops

0.50 oz
Magnum 13.6%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Oktoberfest/Marzen
White Labs

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Grain Temp
60°F
Ideal Tun Temp
60°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
168°F
Ideal PH
5.20

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion60 min
155°F
Step 2
Sparge30 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

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

General Info

Higher gravity, cross between a bock and Oktoberfest. If entered into a contest, enter into the Traditional Bock category.

Procedure

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