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Oh, is it that time again? For those who want to take on the classic seasonal, this is a wonderful “first lager” if you’ve never brewed one. (And as for the British malt in a traditional German style … well, we won’t tell if you won’t.)
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For more on brewing this style, see Make Your Best Oktoberfest. And for more on the style’s divergent traditions, see Oktoberfestbier: Brewing the World’s Most Famous Party Lager.
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.013
IBUs: 26
ABV: 5.4%
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