#085 - Promise Kept Maibock
Helles Bock (4 C)
Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 7.00 gal
Boil Size: 10.33 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 8.33 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 6.00 gal
Fermentation: Lager, Three Stage
Batch Size: 7.00 gal
Boil Size: 10.33 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 8.33 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 6.00 gal
Fermentation: Lager, Three Stage
Date: 2026-03-02
Brewer: Alex Deacon
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: BrewEasy 10 Gallon
Efficiency: 69.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.9 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Brewer: Alex Deacon
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: BrewEasy 10 Gallon
Efficiency: 69.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.9 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.33 gal | 2023 SF Water Profile | Water | 1 | - | - |
| 10.00 g | Calcium Chloride (Mash) | Water Agent | 2 | - | - |
| 10.00 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) (Mash) | Water Agent | 3 | - | - |
| 10.00 g | Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash) | Water Agent | 4 | - | - |
| 7 lbs | Munich I (Weyermann) (7.1 SRM) | Grain | 5 | 38.9 % | 0.55 gal |
| 5 lbs | Pilsner (Weyermann) (1.7 SRM) | Grain | 6 | 27.8 % | 0.39 gal |
| 3 lbs | Golden Promise (Simpsons) (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 7 | 16.7 % | 0.23 gal |
| 3 lbs | Vienna Malt (Weyermann) (3.0 SRM) | Grain | 8 | 16.7 % | 0.23 gal |
| 1.00 oz | Hallertau Magnum [11.90 %] - Boil 60.0 min | Hop | 9 | 28.4 IBUs | - |
| 1.00 Items | Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) | Fining | 10 | - | - |
| 0.50 oz | Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [4.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min | Hop | 11 | 3.2 IBUs | - |
| 0.50 oz | Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [4.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min | Hop | 12 | 1.9 IBUs | - |
| 2.0 pkg | Saflager Lager (DCL/Fermentis #W-34/70) [50.28 ml] | Yeast | 13 | - | - |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.067 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 7.6 %
Bitterness: 33.5 IBUs
Est Color: 6.8 SRM
Est Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 7.6 %
Bitterness: 33.5 IBUs
Est Color: 6.8 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.062 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 6.9 %
Calories: 206.7 kcal/12oz
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 6.9 %
Calories: 206.7 kcal/12oz
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Brew Easy Multi Step Witbier Mash
Sparge Water: 0.00 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.52
Measured Mash PH: 5.60
Sparge Water: 0.00 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.52
Measured Mash PH: 5.60
Total Grain Weight: 18 lbs
Grain Temperature: 65.0 F
Tun Temperature: 65.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition: None
Sparge Acid Addition: None
Grain Temperature: 65.0 F
Tun Temperature: 65.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition: None
Sparge Acid Addition: None
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough In/Protein Rest | Add 12.40 gal of water at 136.8 F | 131.0 F | 15 min |
| Saccharification Rest | Heat to 145.0 F over 10 min | 145.0 F | 15 min |
| Dextrine Rest | Heat to 158.0 F over 10 min | 158.0 F | 30 min |
| Mash Out | Heat to 168.0 F over 10 min | 168.0 F | 10 min |
Sparge: If steeping, remove grains, and prepare to boil wort
Mash Notes:
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Keg
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F
Fermentation: Lager, Three Stage
Fermenter: 6.5
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F
Fermentation: Lager, Three Stage
Fermenter: 6.5
Volumes of CO2: 2.3
Carbonation Est: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 35.0 F
Carbonation Est: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 35.0 F
Notes
https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/aurora-helles-bock/PH Tests
* Mash Reading : 5
Dough In
* Strike Temp: 137F
* Start: 10:30 @ 131 *F
* Stop: 10:45 @ 132*F
Mash
* GPM: 1.25
* Power %: 90%
* Start: 10:45 @ 131*F (Raise to 145)
11:00 @ 144*F
11:15 @ 145*F (Raise to 158)
11:30 @ 156*F
11:45 @ 158*F
* End 12:00 @ 158*F
Mash Out
* Temp: 168*F
* Setting: 172*F
* Rise: Start:, 12:00 End: 12:15 @ 168 (15 min rise)
Sparge
* GPM: .5
Boil
12:55 60 mins 1oz Magnum
13:40 15 mins 1 whirlfloc
.5oz Hallertau Mittlefruh
13:55 0 mins .5oz Hallertau Mittlefruh
Post Boil Volumn: 6.5 G
Gravity
* Pre Boil: 1.051
* Original 1.062
* Final 1.0
Fermentation
* March 2 - Into fermenter - lowered temp to 53*F. Added Yeast
- Set temp to 54.5*F
* March 9 - Gravity 1.016
* March 17 - Raised temp to 60
* March 20 -
Packaging
Created with BeerSmith