Chicagoland Lagers (2024)

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  1. keilerdunkel

    keilerdunkel Savant (1,014) Apr 8, 2004 Illinois
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    In my mind, strong bitters are a different beast than ESBs, but I haven’t looked at the BJCP guidelines for about 20 years. I’ve always associated bitters as being British beers without needing to use “English”, so ESB always meant Fuller’s or something mimicking it.

    But, I’m not that smart …. That said, almost time for a bitter (or a lager to get back on topic). I’ll keep my eyes out for the RT Pils!

    Cheers!
     
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  2. hanuswalrus

    hanuswalrus Devotee (311) Sep 5, 2017 Illinois

    Esters should be present but not as intense as fullers I'm thinking. Didn't use fullers yeast so the ester profile will be a little different (more stone fruit than orchard fruit). Mix of maris otter and Munich for the base along with a blend of German and UK crystal/Cara malts. EKG and Mittelfruh hops throughout the boil.
     
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  3. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    This is very intriguing -- two of my favorite malts. I don't think I've ever heard of a recipe blending these two -- can't wait to taste the results.

    The Goldings and Mittelfruh ought to compliment nicely, too.

    Did you brew up test batches to get the proportions the way you wanted?
     
    #63 steveh, Jul 16, 2024
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  4. hanuswalrus

    hanuswalrus Devotee (311) Sep 5, 2017 Illinois

    No test batches. That would require time that we do not have. EKG and Mittelfruh should work nicely together. Pretty delicate hopping with a BU in the mid 20s.
     
    #64 hanuswalrus, Jul 17, 2024
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  5. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Again, can't wait to try this one!
     
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  6. nuplastikk

    nuplastikk Crusader (474) Aug 28, 2008 Wisconsin
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    Made my first stop by Miskatonic and was highly impressed with their lager game. Czech Pils, Czech Amber, Czech Dark, Doppelbock, Schwarz....my kind of place!
     
    #66 nuplastikk, Jul 26, 2024
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  7. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    I prophesied the end of Miskatonic when Hop Butcher stopped contract brewing there. That hasn't aged well, as I'm pretty sure they've added at least one new location since then!
     
    #67 GuyFawkes, Jul 26, 2024
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  8. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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    Elmhurst Brewery has a great Czech Dark Lager on. It is really good!
     
    #68 Redrover, Jul 30, 2024
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