Oh Myyyyy Maibock Recipe

Munich toasty richness meets a nice dose of spicy Opal hops character. Refreshing meets alcoholic?

ALL-GRAIN

Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.071
FG: 1.016
IBUs: 30
ABV: 7.3%

MALT/GRAIN BILL

6.75 lb (3 kg) Light Munich
6 lb (2.7 kg) German Pilsner
0.62 lb (283 g) Acidulated Malt
0.25 lb (113 g) Honey Malt

HOPS SCHEDULE

0.75 oz (21 g) Opal [5–8% AA] at 60 minutes

YEAST

Bavarian Lager (Wyeast WY 2206/2308) (White Labs WLP 833/838)

DIRECTIONS

Mash at 150°F (66°C) for 60 minutes. After boil, chill to 50°F (10°C) and aerate well, pitch LOTS of yeast, and hold at 50°F (10°C) for three weeks. Lager at 36°F (2°C) for three to six weeks and package.

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The talented homebrewers at Hops & Berries homebrew supply shop graciously shared this homebrew recipe.