Red Bocktobier

Traditional Bock BJCP 2008 – 05B

OG
1.070
FG
1.020
SRM
14.6
ABV
6.8%
IBU
27.2
Batch #
2009-09
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
March 29, 2009
Tap Date
August 1, 2009
BU/GU
0.39
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
234 12 oz
Real Extract
7.3° P
Attenuation
70.2% apparent
57.3% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
8.50 lbs|30.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
30.9%
German Light Munich Malt
8.00 lbs|29.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
29.1%
German Vienna Malt
8.00 lbs|29.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
3.0 SRM
PPG
29.0
Info
Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Marzen and Oktoberfest.
29.1%
German CaraMunich Malt II
1.00 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
1.00 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 Melanoidin Malt
0.50 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.
Crystal Malt 150L
0.50 lbs|1.8%

Hops

1.00 oz
Magnum 14.4%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Octoberfest/Marzen LagerWLP820
White Labs

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

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

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

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

Procedure

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