Rustyfest

6.5 gallon batch, OG=1.057, FG=1.011, Effeciancy 70%, ABV=6.1, IBU=20, SRM=4

10lb German Pilsner malt (best)

2.25 lb German Munich (best)

1.75 lb German Vianna (best)

1.3 oz German hallertaur 5% at 60

.5 oz German hallertaur 5% at 5

Wyeast 2124 Bohemian lager yeast

Water

RO water with 1/4 tsp (1.23 ml) 10% Phosphoric acid per 5 gallon or .24ml for 1 gallon so you need 1.32ml for 5.5 gallons.

1 tsp (4.9 grams) in this mash CaCl2 (Calcium Chloride) in mash But is your only doing 2.5 gallons that would be .5 tsp (2.5 grams)

Step mash/mash out --131 f 10 min

146 f 40 min

158 f 20 min

mash out 168 f 10 min

Kettle volume 8.5 gallons , Boil 90 minutes

Final volume 6.5 gallons

Ferment at 50 f for 2 weeks

33 f for 14 weeks

Discription: Medium gold color and medium body with clean smooth german lager character. Well attenuated but malty, with soft mouthfeel and excellent drinkability. Supported bitterness in a malt forward beer. not havy at all.