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Blackacre Black Lager


Vital Statistics:

Batch Number:99
Style:Schwarzbier
Brew Date:4 September 2017
Original Gravity:1.047 (11.67 °Plato)
Final Gravity:1.006 (1.54 °Plato)
ABV:5.4%
ABW:4.2%
Calories per pint:201
Estimated IBU (Rager):30.6
Estimated IBU (Tinseth):24.2
Mash Temperature:149°
Mash Efficiency:71%
Days in Primary:41  
Days in Secondary:0 (kegged on 15 October 2017)
Ferm. Temp. Notes:60-70°
Yeast Used:2633 Oktoberfest Lager Blend
Apparent Attenuation:87%
Real Attenuation:71%
Rating:3.55
Entirely Consumed:Yes (finished 20 November 2017)
Availability:36 days
 Recipe:

4.5 lb Bohemian Pilsner malt
4.5 lb Munich malt
10 oz Carafa III

6 AAU Willamette (32g @ 5.2% AA) @ 60
3 AAU Willamette (16g @ 5.2% AA) @ 15
6 AAU Willamette (32g @ 5.2% AA) @ flame-out

Whirlfloc tablet @ 10

Wyeast 2633 - Oktoberfest Lager Blend
General Notes:

Brewed for ATG Oktoberfest.
Tasting Notes:

Tasting notes taken 19 November 2017, 35 days after kegging. Dispensed from kegerator into a dimpled mug.

Appearance: rich, dark brown with some reddish-brown around the edges and a little bit of haziness. Head is a thin layer of light-tan foam that leaves a relatively nice lace. I would have preferred more head; this is really just an ongoing carbonation issue that I can't seem to deal with. (3.75)

Smell: very yeasty with a little bit of caramel sweetness and roast. There's also a little hint of acetone at the end which I don't love, but isn't *too* much of a distraction. I think brewing during a heatwave with inadequate temperature control was a bit of a mistake. (3.5)

Taste: yeasty, bready and a little bit caramelly; I feel like that dash of acetone comes through in the flavor perhaps even a little bit more than in the aroma. Again, it's not the worst thing in the world, but it's an imperfection that I'd rather not be in the mix. Otherwise, I think the recipe itself shows promise. (3.5)

Mouthfeel: it's not as woefully undercarbonated as the head would suggest, but it could definitely use more. Body is a little on the thin side, as well, even for the style; I'll need to work on this aspect of it. (3.25)

Drinkability: despite its flaws, I still find this to be a nicely drinkable beer. It goes down easy, but has enough character to be interesting. I might try a beer like this again with better temp control. (3.75)

Overall score 3.55 (B). Not the worst beer I've ever made, and not the best. I think I would like to revisit this style.
Hops Table
Hop Variety Addition Time AAU AA% Quantity (g) Type IBU (Rager) IBU (Tinseth) Notes
Willamette 60 6.00 5.2 32 Pellet 25.4 19.4  
Willamette 15 3.00 5.2 16 Pellet 5.2 4.8  
Willamette 0 6.00 5.2 32 Pellet 0.0 0.0 Flame-out.