She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile

International Pale Lager BJCP 2021 – 02A

OG
1.055
FG
1.010
SRM
4.2
ABV
5.6%
IBU
28.6
Awards
4
Batch #
2025-10
Batch Size
11.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
July 13, 2025
BU/GU
0.52
Carbonation
2.6 vol
ABW
4.7%
Kcal
181 12 oz
Real Extract
4.6° P
Attenuation
80.9% apparent
66.2% real

Fermentables

PilsenDingemans
20.00 lbs|88.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.6 SRM
PPG
77.8
88.9%
AcidulatedWeyermann
1.00 lbs|4.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.8 SRM
PPG
65.2
4.4%
CarahellWeyermann
1.00 lbs|4.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
13.0 SRM
PPG
75.7
4.4%
Wheat White MaltBriess
0.50 lbs|2.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
US
Color
2.3 SRM
PPG
85.0

Hops

1.00 oz
Aramis 7.4%
90 min First Wort
1.00 oz
Aramis 7.4%
60 min Boil
2.00 oz
Strisslespalt 2.0%
30 min Boil
0.50 oz
Aramis 7.4%
30 min Boil
3.00 oz
Strisslespalt 2.0%
5 min Boil
0.50 oz
Aramis 7.4%
5 min Boil
3.00 oz
Strisslespalt 2.0%
20 min hopstand @ 170°F

Non-Fermentables

1.50 g
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) Water Agent
Mash
1.25 g
Epsom Salt (MgSO4) Water Agent
Mash
1.50 g
Gypsum (CaSO4) Water Agent
Mash
4.00 ml
Lactic Acid Water Agent
Mash
1.00 g
Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) Water Agent
Sparge
1.00 g
Epsom Salt (MgSO4) Water Agent
Sparge
1.00 g
Gypsum (CaSO4) Water Agent
Sparge
2.50 ml
Lactic Acid Water Agent
Sparge

Yeasts

79 g
Saflager LagerW-34/70
Fermentis

Equipment ProfileGeoff's Electric Equipment

Batch Size
11.00gal
Boil Volume
12.18gal
Boil Time
90min
Evaporation Rate
2.46%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Trub Chiller Loss
0.26gal

Mash Profile Step Mash - Traditional Grain With Max Fermentability

Ideal Grain Temp
68°F

Mash Steps

Step 1
Temperature30 min
144°F
Step 2
Temperature30 min
154°F
Step 3
Temperature15 min
172°F

Fermentation and Aging

4 days
Primary
50°F
3 days
Secondary
62°F
2 days
Tertiary
34°F
30 days
Age
34°F

General Info

Inspired by Alstian-style Pilsner:

Judge feedback from a previous iteration indicated that a larger flavor/aroma charge would "bring more enjoyment." Earned a 38 at its first comp, scored by a Grand Master.

This iteration increases aroma hops and eliminates the corn to offset some of that perceived sweetness.

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She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile – 4 Awards
Name
She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile
Date
09/27/2025
Style
International Pale Lager
Place
2nd

Name
She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile
Date
11/15/2025
Style
International Pale Lager
Place
1st

Name
She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile
Date
11/15/2025
Style
International Pale Lager
Place
BOS - Honorable Mention

Name
She Only Speaks French, Roy - She Doesn't Speak Imbecile
Date
03/28/2026
Style
International Pale Lager
Place
3rd