•   Homebrew Recipe - Frostbite Helles

    Munich Helles

       Starting Gravity: 1.045 - 1.051                 Bitterness: 16 - 22 IBU
    Finishing Gravity: 1.008 - 1.012                      Alcohol: 4.7 - 5.4%ABV
Frostbite Helles

Recipe Specifics

70%
6.00 gal
90 min
152 °F

Hops

Variety Oz Alpha Boil IBU
         
Glacier 1.00 5 60 21.3
Bitterness: 21.3 IBU (Rager)
      BU:GU: 0.45

Extras

Fermentables

Fermentable Potential °L lbs %
         
Pilsner Malt (Germany) 1.037 1 10.00 90.9
Munich 6L Malt (Germany) 1.038 6 1.00 9.1
                Weight: 11.00 lbs
Starting Gravity: 1.048
                     SRM: 2.92
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    Wyeast - 2206 Bavarian Lager

    Recipe Estimates

    Yeast Cells Needed: 403 billion
    Estimated Final Gravity: 1.011 - 1.013
    Alcohol %ABV: 4.56 - 4.81
    Calories/12 oz.: 156 - 157

    Yeast Properties

    Attenuation: 73% - 77%
    Flocculation: Medium-High
    Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
    Optimal Fermentation Temp: 46 - 58 °F

Notes

Single Infusion Mash at 152F (14.5 qt, 164F) ~60 min Top Up (6.5 qt, 151F) Batch Sparge (2 batches - 6.75 qt, 190F) Total run off: 28.5 qt 90 min boil 5L starter, 1 pack Wy2206 ferment at 49F for 4 weeks lager for 4 weeks Enjoy!