Brian’s Eisbock - Eisbock - 2009 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 6 Gallons (22.71 L)

    11.25 lb (5.1 kg) Pilsner malt
    8.0 lb (3.63 kg) Munich malt
    1.25 lb (0.57 kg) caramel Munich malt
    4.0 oz (113 g) Carafa Special malt
    0.5 oz (14 g) Magnum pellet hops, 13.1% a.a. (60 min)
    0.7 oz (20 g) Hallertau pellet hops, 3.2% a.a. (30 min)
    900 mL Wyeast No. 2124 Bohemian lager yeast, repitched
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.09
    Final Gravity: 1.026
    ABV: 8.40%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 156° F (69° C) for 90 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 30 days at 48° F (9° C).
    Secondary fermentation for 30 days at 32° F (0° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.5 vol).