How to Brew a Mexican Lager - Grain to Glass - Fermzilla

Today, we're brewing a classic! A real, tried and true Lager, this one is super simple and turned out great!
Check out the original recipe:
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Recipe for 5 Gal
5 lb (54.1%) - Maris Otter
3 lb (32.4%) - Flaked Corn
1 lb (10.8%) - Pilsner Malt
4 oz (2.7%) - Munich Malt
0.5 oz (14 IBU) - Motueka - Boil - 60 min
0.5 oz (8 IBU) - Motueka - Boil - 20 min
1 oz (6 IBU) - Motueka - Boil - 5 min
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[@prodanman]

Really enjoy your content & direct delivery! Thanks

[@suziederkins3310]

Respect from New Zealand for the pronunciation of Motueka!

[@JusBrewing]

Had to do em right!

[@TheApartmentBrewer]

Josh's recipes are always awesome, and sounds like this was no exception!! I fully understand not wanting to wait around for a beer, but glad you did!

[@JusBrewing]

Same here! I'll make sure to add Time to my grain bill because it really is a secret ingredient

[@alvaradobrewhouse6387]

Yea'buddy! Great Video Jus'! I've about to re-brew my mexican lager with a few tweaks and this video was very helpful with that. Thx! Cheers...

[@JusBrewing]

Cheers! Let me know how the beer goes!

[@traeg5752]

Nice vid bro there is no good vids on how to brew a good mexican lager except yours🙏🏼💯

[@dred655]

Another great video. I made a similar Mexican Lager last March using Motueka as well, but I did a 30min hopstand with about an ounce of Motueka and that really seemed to enhance the citrus/lime aroma. I also lagered @ 3 Celsius for 4 weeks and, like yours, mine was super clear. Definitely will do this one again!

[@JusBrewing]

Definitely doing it again but this time with way more hops

[@floridave_8299]

Time....The 5th ingredient in beer. Keep up the great work Justin.

[@JusBrewing]

Cheers!! 🍻🍻

[@PartyTimeBrewing]

Great info Jus! I'd say the longest I've waited was purely by accident in that I didn't get around to bottling/kegging for two or three months. Haven't committed to a proper long game. Cheers!

[@JusBrewing]

I'm working on my long game now! I get the hype but boy am I impatient 😂

[@ElementaryBrewingCo]

I picked up motueka for a beer just like this! Great video Jus!

[@JusBrewing]

Can't wait to see it! I will 100% be doing it again

[@karolicker2]

I made this recently with Lutra Kveik instead of lager yeast and a touch of weyermann acidulated into the grist. Tastes absolutely incredible and is unreasonably easy to make. Thumbs up for this recipe!

[@JusBrewing]

Glad it worked for you! I've brewed this one a couple times and am still dialing it in 🍻

[@karolicker2]

100% this. You earned a new subscriber 👍

[@prodanman]

Great Video, I'm getting ready to brew my first Mexican Lager (real lager). Thanks for what you do!!

[@JusBrewing]

Thank you! I hope it went well!

[@prodanman]

It took Best In Show at recent Homebrew Competition

[@Tuxster3]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I have to say this was a GREAT video! Also, it's WONDERFUL seeing a homebrewer who looks just like me! :)

[@JusBrewing]

Thanks Dana, really appreciate this it's people like you I upload for!

[@davedempster4995]

Nice video and recipe. I think I may have came across this article about a year ago and did a motueka cerveza last May. I targeted 20 IBU with 8 at 60 min, 8 at 5 min and another 4 with a 30min whirlpool at 160-170F. Also dry hopped with 2 oz. Lagered for a month and this beer was great. A bit more hops/fruit than traditional but it was unanimously preferred by friends and family over a local craft cerveza as well as corona. I did this recipe after my first to push the hops a bit more just like you were thinking!

[@JusBrewing]

Glad it's a tried and true recipe! Cheers!

[@curtpick628]

You nailed it Justin. To many homebrewers are very impatient. I try not to touch my keg for no less than 4 weeks. But admit, when I started, back in the revolutionary war days 😁, I too drank it as fast as I brewed it. I'll have to give this one a try. Take care !

[@JusBrewing]

I think there's a balance between waiting for one and it needing time

[@tadeoreyes1660]

Awesome video as always!

[@JusBrewing]

Thanks Tadeo!

[@TroubleBrewing]

Looks crispy! Great work

[@JusBrewing]

Thanks Matt! Been having a blast with the last few videos! Glad people are enjoying the changes

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Speedy brewing 4 life! Cheers Jus!

[@JusBrewing]

Now that the lager is done, back to our regularly scheduled programming 🍻

[@Pocketpatriot]

That’s a lovely beer mate

[@brewski6806]

Great video! This may be my next brew! 🍺

[@JusBrewing]

Go for it! Let me know how it turns out 🍻

[@brewski6806]

@@JusBrewing will do. I preordered the Anvil Foundry 18, hoping it comes in soon🍻

[@sebuuuuuuu]

Looks like a great beer! Would be cool if you planted some trees in your backyard though. Maybe grow some maris otter or hops!

[@JusBrewing]

Since I'm in a rental I'm not able to but one day I'll have my own hops

[@sebuuuuuuu]

@@JusBrewing I can dig it.

[@MasoThings]

Longest was 2 months on a Amber Ale. Extract too. Went to east coast for 2 weeks. Something happened while there. Had to stay 2 months, Thought brew was in the closet ruined. Nope. Delicious.

[@JusBrewing]

Time is a secret ingredient!

[@paulschroeter4987]

Try herkules hops

[@JusBrewing]

Haven't even heard of it but now I know what I'm getting next!

[@Unsub-Me-Now]

Great looking beer Jus'. Your videos are getting tighter.

[@JusBrewing]

Thanks brother! Trying to get into the swing of consistent uploads!

[@greggleblanc2725]

I saw your final gravity finished at 1.020 which is pretty high for a lager. How did the body of the beer turn out - was it too full? Beer looks amazing!

[@JusBrewing]

Not full at all actually. It did finish high and that's something I need to fix in my process but surprisingly it was still crisp and clean as you would expect a lager to be!

[@Rubio_Eric]

Which tacos have u paired with this lager?

[@JusBrewing]

Definitely overdue for a taco pairing with this one 🤦🏾‍♂️ I'll brew it again ASAP and this time I'll make sure to for do it!