#114MARCH 2013
FAKE LAGER Download BeerXML
THIS BEER IS
Fake is the new black. Fake is where it is at. Fake Art, fake brands, fake breasts, and fake lager. We want to play our part in the ugly fallout from the Lager Dream. Say hello to Fake Lager – a zesty, floral 21st century faux masterpiece with added BrewDog bitterness.
BASICS
| VOLUME | 20L | 5.3gal |
| BOIL VOLUME | 25L | 6.6gal |
| ABV | 4.7% | |
| Target FG | 1010.0 | |
| Target OG | 1046.0 | |
| EBC | 12.0 | |
| SRM | 6.0 | |
| PH | 4.4 | |
| ATTENUATION LEVEL | 78.26% |
METHOD/TIMINGS
MASH TEMP
| 65°C | 149°F | 75mins |
FERMENTATION
| 10°C | 50°F |
INGREDIENTS
MALT
| Extra Pale | 3.33kg | 7.3lbs |
| Munich | 0.42kg | 0.9lbs |
| Caramalt | 0.28kg | 0.6lbs |
| Acidulated | 0.07kg | 0.2lbs |
HOPS
| (g) | Add | Attribute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum | 7.5g | Start | Bitter |
| Magnum | 5.0g | Middle | Flavour |
| Hersbrucker | 6.3g | Middle | Flavour |
| Saaz | 6.3g | Middle | Flavour |
| Hersbrucker | 18.8g | End | Flavour |
| Saaz | 18.8g | End | Flavour |
YEAST
- Wyeast 2007 - Pilsen Lager
FOOD Pairing
- Fried crab cakes with avocado salsa
- Spicy shredded pork roll with hot dipping sauce
- Key Lime Pie
BREWER'S TIP
Once the primary fermentation is complete get this beer as cold as you can and let it mature for as long as you've got.