Munich Helles Recipe - Bikini Blonde

Recipe Info

Recipe Image

Bikini Blonde

by on
All Grain
24 Liter(s)
30 Liter(s)
90 min
80%
A Helles lager inspired by the Maui Breweries beer.

Fermentables

76% - Pilsner - DE
3.6
38
1
Mash
17% - Munich (DE)
0.8
37
9
Mash
4% - Spitz malt
0.2
30
2
Mash
3% - Acidulated Malt - DE
0.15
27
3
Mash

Hops

Magnum
10
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
13
13.9
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
20
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
4.3
4.5
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
15
Pellet
Boil
5 min(s)
4.3
1.4

Yeast

White Labs German Bock Lager WLP833
78%

Other Stuff

CaSO4
0.004
kg
Boil
CaCl2
0.008
kg
Boil
Yeast Nutrient
5
ml
Boil
Whirlfloc
5
ml
Mash
Clarity Ferm
5
ml
Primary

Mash Steps

Saccharification Rest
Direct Heat
64
60 min
Dextrinization Rest
Direct Heat
72
30 min
Mash-Out
Direct Heat
78
10 min

Special Instructions

1.
Large Yeast starter – WLP 833 or 860
2.
Boil wort 90 min.
3.
Oxygenate well
4.
17-21 days at 10 C – aim for 1.010-12
5.
Transfer to keg an lager for 4-6 weeks at 0-4 C
6.
Rack to fresh keg and carbonate

Tasting Notes (2)

Holmentoppen

Tasted on 7/14/2016 by Holmentoppen

Notes:

A challenging style to brew, but well worth the effort.

Holmentoppen

Tasted on 11/30/2015 by Holmentoppen

Notes:

Simply perfect!

Recipe Facts

Bikini Blonde
Munich Helles
  • 24.00 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 30.00 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 90  min Boil Time
  • 1.049 OG
  • 1.011 FG
  • 19.8 IBU (tinseth) Bitterness
  • 0.40 BG:GU
  • 3.9° SRM Color
  • 80% Efficiency
  • 4.9% ABV Alcohol
  • 162 per 12oz Calories
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