How to Brew Helles Lager

How to Brew Helles Lager

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Ever wondered how to brew Helles Lager at home? Join me for my kitchen-tested tips on crafting this smooth German classic that’s just delightful!

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Ingredients

  • 10 lbs (4.5 kg) Pilsner malt
  • 1 lb (0.45 kg) Munich malt
  • 1/2 lb (0.23 kg) Carapils (Dextrin malt)
  • 1 oz (28 g) Hallertau hops (for bittering, added at the start of the boil)
  • 1/2 oz (14 g) Saaz hops (for aroma, added with 15 minutes left in the boil)
  • 1 Whirlfloc tablet (optional, for clarity)
  • 1 packet of German Helles Lager yeast (e.g., Wyeast 2124 or Saflager W-34/70)
  • 5 oz (140 g) corn sugar (for priming before bottling)
  • Brewing kettle (at least 5 gallons capacity)
  • Fermentation vessel (5-gallon carboy or bucket)
  • Airlock and stopper
  • Hydrometer (for measuring specific gravity)
  • Thermometer
  • Bottling bucket with spigot
  • Bottles and caps (or kegs)
  • Sanitizing solution (e.g., Star San)

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