Low ABV Tasty Lager Recipe And Methods For Homebrewers
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Low ABV Tasty Lager Recipe And Methods For Homebrewers
Here is the recipe:-
Low ABV Tasty Lager - 2%
Author: David Heath
Brewfather Link:- share.brewfather.app/AOXXaZ21...
Batch Size : 14 L / 3.7 US LQD GALLONS
Type: All Grain
IBU : 7 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.38
Colour : 14 EBC
PH:- I suggest a ph of 4.5 of below for potential health reasons
Mash Efficiency: 80%
Original Gravity : 1.019
Final Gravity : 1.004
Mash Profile
Lower fermentability plus mash out
69 °C / 156 °F- 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167 °F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
966 g / 2.12 lbs - Bohemian Pilsner 3.7 EBC (70%)
276 g / 0.60 lbs - Caramunich I 101 EBC (20%)
69 g / 0.15 lbs - Carapils/Carafoam 3.9 EBC (5%)
69 g / 0.15 lbs Chateau Arome 100 EBC (5%)
Hops
Please calculate the amount of hops to use using your own hops AA% using the IBU scores below. This is very easy with brewing software.
30 min - Saaz - (5 IBU)
5 min - - Saaz - (2 IBU)
Yeast
1 pkg - Omega Lutra Kveik or a lager yeast of your choice, see video for full details and suggestions.
Fermentation Profile
Ale
20 °C / 68 °F- up to 7 days (usually finished much faster than this with kveik ) - Primary
Channel links:-
groups/Brewbeer
www.teespring.com/stores/davi...
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
Channel links:-
groups/Brewbeer
www.teespring.com/stores/davi...
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
Channel links:-
groups/Brewbeer
www.teespring.com/stores/davi...
Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae
Пікірлер: 97
I appreciate low ABV beers for their reduced negative health consequences, please consider doing more of these if you can, I'm particularly interested in hop forward varieties :) This is going on my backlog for the summer! Prost!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great, yes I agree. I have very low ABV Ipa already:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWRqztSpgrKqp6g.htmlsi=Z5bk80ryFkILD5-c
@docrw
Ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew David I do almost all LABV beers and enter them in competitions and have metaled everyone without fail. I agree and would like to have MORE of these brews in the future. Also I use higher mash temps (162- 165F) and slightly higher OG than yours... I think the beers are actually better than traditional specs.
Just what I was looking for! Thanks David!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great to hear, cheers 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks! I need to make this to have something to drink, while brewing something stronger!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan to me David 🍻🍻🍻
nice recipe -great effort doing a low abv lager---keep the lower abv recipes coming
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. What would you suggest comes next?
@timwood8733
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew low abv pale ale (tropical hops) & low abv dark lager/gentle ale style altbier style
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Many thanks Tim. I have run a poll on my FB group to see what people want next.
Oh. I think I'll enjoy it! Thank you!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻🍻🍻
Hi David, I think a lot of people are looking for this. Same as I do. It is always welcome to have a low ABV beer during week (working) days in the afternoon on a sunny day to drink. Most people in Holland drink 0.0, I always say, why does it have to be 0.0? An 0.3 or other low ABV like this are much more beers for a good and tasteful experience. So thanks for this recipe (and video). Good job mate. Cheers!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great to hear. Yes I find those 0% beers very disappointing usually, where as low abv can work well 🍻🍻🍻
Hi David. That looks refreshing. 👍🥂
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, it sure is
Thanks for the recipe David, I brewed this and fermented with 3470. It finished higher at 1010. I find the finished beer doesn’t have the correct bitterness for my tastes. Will definitely brew again and bring the ibu to about 20 and will try a different yeast, maybe nova lager. Keep up the good work
@DavidHeathHomebrew
8 күн бұрын
Have you tried increasing the carbonation level, if you have this in a keg? It was change things 🍻🍻🍻
@dbambrick996
8 күн бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew I bottled this batch, but will definitely up the carbonation on my next batch. I have just come in from the garden and am really enjoying this beer, thanks
To cool low abv beer is intriguing
@DavidHeathHomebrew
Ай бұрын
Hey Bradley, it certainly has its place 🍻🍻🍻
Thx for sharing!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
My pleasure, enjoy 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks for the video. There is a place for a good light beer
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Cheers Mark, there sure is! 🍻🍻🍻
My ultimate beer style for summer yard work. I want to get better at the low abv stuff
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Yes, they work well. Just harder to get right 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🍻🍻🍻
This is quite interesting in contrast to the ipa. I have been thinking of a Belgian wheat that is about the same result.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
Ай бұрын
Thank you, different low abv styles lead to different solutions 🍻🍻🍻 Enjoy 🍻🍻🍻
Never brewed anything low ABV before. Might have to give this one a try.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Go for it, I also have a low ABV IPA that has a lot of fans 🍻🍻🍻
Nice video. Please elaborate on your fermentation schedule and settings. Thanks.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. For Lutra I suggest a temp of 20C. This will likely be over in 1-2 days but I suggest leaving it a week on the yeast so that the yesst has time to clean up after itself.
Great video as always! When I saw the title, I thought you would try LONA yeast.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Sadly this is only available in brewery packs, so I avoided it.
Thanks David. I brewed your Irish Red Ale last week and will serve it on Nitro, making it an Irish Cream Ale. Since I have all the ingredients available from leftover brew days, I will brew this recipe next week to have a nice Light Lager to go with the 4.5% IRA.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great, enjoy 🍻🍻🍻
@barendalberts460
12 күн бұрын
Hello again, the Irish Red was absolutely amazing! It's most probably my favorite beer style. I only managed to brew this Low ABV lager today. I did not have the Bohemian pilsner malt but decided to use 50/50 Weyerman Munic1 and Vienna malts instead. The aroma coming from the fermenter was something out of this world. Floral notes with fruitiness. I hit a bit higher OG 1.025. Will give tasting feedback end July.
Definitely on my ever expanding list of your recipes I will try.. Currently making your Wheat Beer again which has a fantastic aftertaste :)
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Awesome great to hear. My next new recipe is a wheat beer with fruit and hops 🍻🍻🍻
@paulrobertson9439
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew I'm going to need a bigger shed at this rate lol
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@paulrobertson9439 I know the feeling 🍻🍻
Hello David, great video again, loving it. Will try it soon. Thanks! My Question is: I don't have a keg or beer tap system, so I use bottles. What is the best way to bottle these kind of beers (low ABV and alcohol free). For example how much bottling sugar should I use.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great to hear, thank you. Thankfully the bottling process is the same as for any other beer 🍻🍻🍻
Hi David, great video once again. Curious to taste it! I have been experimenting with non-enzymatic mashing to reach tasteful low ABV beers. Have you tried this yet?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Hi Peter, yes. This is on my list of topics to cover.
I was interested in your comments on substitutes for aroma malt. Some argue that honey malt and aroma are different, I’m personally not sure. I’m keen to give this a try, thanks
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great. I think seeing as our taste buds vary it is really for the individual to see what they think in the end really.
Perfect timing, on my to brew list for the coming weekend. Malt substitute question, would maris otter be a suitable substitute for the bohemian pilsner malt?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Great to hear. I would advise against that in all honesty. It will not sit the same.
@dewaldpieterse9753
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew, fortunately my local brew shop had all the correct malts in stock yesterday, so I won't be needing to substitute. Looking forward to my brew on saturday.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@@dewaldpieterse9753 Great to hear 🍻🍻 Enjoy 🍻🍻🍻
Looks very good David. I am curious to know what mash thickness you use for your G40 profile. Your videos always seem to be less thick than what I experience when I use the Grainfather default of 2.5 L/Kg.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thanks James. I am also using 2.5L/Kg. I do sometimes add from sparge water if it looks too thick but this gets mentioned in the video.
Hi David, thanks for the recipe, I'll probably try it once it gets warmer. Do you think the same process would be ok for a low abv Saison ?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
I actually shared a saison recipe that has been tested at various strengths. Check this out:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/emVrtq-GmK6vqZM.htmlsi=i4txkIPbJm2dZ-qu
@Azathoth67
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thanks, I will!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@lucwolljung3858 🍻🍻🍻
Just a couple of questions if I may. I can't seem to find the Castle Malting Chateau Arome, do you have a recommended substitute? Second, is it okay to use just one package of the OYL- 071 yeast for your recipe scaled for my Anvil 10.5 gal 240volt unit? It's scaled for a 5.5 gallon batch. Thanks again for a great video!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Hi Dale, Sure, no problem, this is an aromatic malt which can also be sold as a honey malt. The name can vary depending on the malt company. I believe that one sachet should work 🍻🍻🍻
I went back and watched your sparge video. I usually do biab in Anvil 10.5 240v with strong recirculation through the grain and a 4" tall rack to leave space under the bag. My OG is usually a few points higher than your recipe targets ( my grain crush is a little thinner than credit card thickness recommended). I do have a sparge kettle and induction unit, so I will use it for this recipe, but what temperature do you recommend? Also, when i scale your recipe from your Grainfather to my Anvil in Brewfather, it drops out the sparge numbers, which probably doesn't matter since it looks like about 50/50. Am i correct to hit "yes" when BF asks to scale the recipe after i switch it to the Anvil? Thanks!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
21 күн бұрын
Hey Dale, yes, you should hit scale but it sounds like your Anvil profile is not including a sparge, which you can add in the settings. Being a few points either way will not make any real difference as long as its just 1-3 points. I hope this helps 🍻🍻🍻
@dalesizemore6044
20 күн бұрын
Good thing this old dog can learn new tricks, never even thought to check settings for my Anvil, so helpful as always, thanks!
@DavidHeathHomebrew
20 күн бұрын
@@dalesizemore6044 My pleasure 🍻🍻🍻
I’m preparing to brew this recipe and need a little help. I’ve entered the water profile as suggested with RO water. The S/C ratio Qi’s (1.4) with too little sulfate/chloride to be significant. Does this balance sound ok.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
Ай бұрын
Hey David, sounds good 🍻🍻🍻
@davidshepard7778
Ай бұрын
Thanks. Enjoy your holiday
@DavidHeathHomebrew
Ай бұрын
@davidshepard7778 Thanks David 🍻🍻🍻
Hi, can I ask a basic question please. I have a basic BINB system, should I stir the mash at all during the mash or continuously or every 10 minutes or so. What is your suggestion please
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
I would suggest stirring every 10 minutes and see how that works for you :)
@DinkyDoos
2 ай бұрын
That’s great. Thanks for the help
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@markboyle9778 🍻🍻🍻
What is the mash pH? Any thoughts on acid additions for food safety for low alcohol brews? 4.6 pH is generally regarded as a good target for beers under 3.5%. Your low ABV IPA had acidulated malt. Thanks for the video recipe.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Thanks David. I would aim below 4.5 to be on the super safe side though there is much debate about how much of an actual risk this is. In hindsight I should of probably mentioned this in the video. I have now added this in the recipe notes on Brewfather and within the recipe on KZread.
@DavidLuger
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew I was making low abv beers for a few years without any issues before it became a known danger.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Yes, many have been. As I understand it the chances are very very very low.
@DavidLuger
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew Careful is good. Botulism does not play nice.
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@DavidLuger I have a video that covers this:- kzread.info/dash/bejne/imV3yLCGeqXclNY.htmlsi=eoeBm6oZRGEBklvY
What pressure for fermenting?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
10-12 PSI is the sweet spot there 🍻🍻🍻
David -- fix your volume levels. You must have changed your gear -- try to get it back...
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Odd, nothing has changed and the audio side is the same as ever.
@petermiller8082
2 ай бұрын
No problem this end
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
I cannot hear a difference either. Sometimes this can be a users tv or device trying to enhance the audio but failing.
I am not sure I understand your statement of "I recommend boiling for 30 minutes to prevent boiling off flavour..." I don't know of any evidence that links boil length and flavour?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Certainly I stand by this statement based on my own testing, tasting and experience. Its the best evidence I can provide to myself. I suggest doing the same and judging it for yourself. Others can only provide their own take which is based on their taste buds rather than yours.
@kingquesoIV
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebreware you talking about DMS or some other boiling off flavor?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@@kingquesoIV In todays modern malt there really are no concerns with DMS as SMM levels are super low. If you experience DMS within a beer then it will be from the yeast side. Here we are talking about how boiling removes flavour in general and how a shorter boil is more desirable.
@kingquesoIV
2 ай бұрын
@@DavidHeathHomebrew interesting I always thought that boiling would increase flavor from browning reactions that take place. So I’ll definitely have to reconsider my boil effect going forward
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
@kingquesoIV 🍻🍻🍻
Hello! There is opinion that pitching yeast directly to wort would kill about half of yeast. What is your opinion about rehydration?
@DavidHeathHomebrew
2 ай бұрын
Hi, that would be incorrect though! Its actually the case when you pitch into water. Most yeast companies these days suggest direct wort pitching.