James Collin from Scottish Craft Brewers scored Silver on the Czech Lagers and Helles table at the 2023 Scottish Nationals with his Munich Helles. He’s kindly shared the recipe below.
Pale and Interesting
4A Munich Helles
- ABV 4.9%
- OG 1.048
- FG 1.011
- IBU 20
- Mash 65C
Grist
- 92% Pilsen Malt
- 8% Munich II
Hops
- 60min: Hallertauer Mittelfrueh to 20 IBU
Yeast
- Imperial Yeast – L13 Global
Water
- Ca 39
- Mg 7
- Na 43
- Cl 75
- SO 25
Method
- Mash at 65C for 60 mins
- Boil for 60 mins
- Ferment at 12C for 10 Days
- Raise to 16C for 2 Days
- Lager at 1C for minimum 14 Days