CBW Oktoberfest

The Brewer's of Bavaria, Germany typically brewed a special beer for an annual celebration. The style which evolved for such an occasion is called an Oktoberfest beer or a Märzen. This is a light to amber colored beer. It is malty in both flavor and aroma making it a delicate beer which is very drinkable.. The hop bitterness is kept low to accentuate the maltiness. Notice the crisp clean character and enjoy. This is a slightly different recipe from last year. I wanted to try using a special German base malt which will give it a bit more color. I also changed the hop variety to a US grown Vanguard which is very close in flavor and aroma to the noble German hop Hallertau Mittelfruh. It is also slightly higher in alcohol than last years version. I hope you enjoy Ein Prosit

Details

Original Gravity: 14.5º Plato
Bitterness Units: 20 IBU's
Alcohol: about 5.9% ABV
Grain Bill: German Vienna malt, Munich Malt, CaraPils, and CaraVienne
Hops Used: Vanguard
Mash Schedule: Double Decoction
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