First lager brew, Czech Dark Lager recipe for feedback
Hello, I’m planning to brew my first lager after gaining some experience with Hefeweizens which, in the end, turned out quite well. My goal this time is to make a Czech dark lager with a rich, caramelly character. Grain bill: • Bohemian Pilsner: 35% • Munich I: 35% • Caramunich II: 20% • Carafa II: 5% • Melanoidin: 5% Mash schedule: • 15 min at 55°C • 30 min at 64°C • 30 min at 70°C • 15 min at 77°C Boil: 60 minutes Hops: • 18 IBU from Saaz (50% at 60 min, 50% at flameout) Yeast: I have both W-34/70 and S-23 dry yeasts on hand. Clarity isn’t a major concern for me. Fermentation and conditioning: • 2 weeks at 10°C • Bottle at 5 g/L CO₂ • Condition for 4 weeks at 2°C Water profile: • Ca: 57 ppm • Mg: 7 ppm • Na: 8 ppm • Cl: 9 ppm • SO₄: 15 ppm • HCO₃: 186 ppm Are there any suggestions or things that might not fit well with this recipe? Thanks!
Posted Nov 10, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC · locked