How to brew a MUNICH HELLES (with RECIPE).

[@grain_and_grape]

*TIMESTAMPS* Use these to skip to the parts you want. 2:23 The brew begins 2:30 Water Chemistry 4:10 A note on chloride to sulphate ratio 4:26 What is the difference between a Munich Helles and a German Pilsner? 6:48 Mash Schedule 7:06 Mash steps explained 15:07 But why bother with mash steps if modern malts are so well modified? 16:48 A discussion on Helles recipes 17:30 The recipe Ben uses in this video 19:49 Mash pH 22:26 BJCP Style Guidelines 30:21 A philosophical discussion in support of brewing to style 32:00 Are there any Australian versions of Helles? 35:45 A note on alternative malt choices 36:18 YEAST Selection 43:36 Fermentation Notes 50:15 Hop selection and use 58:51 Lagering 1:00:58 Wrap up

[@foleyu2]

Wow, you really know your lager brewing ! Impressive presentation. Most lager videos lack the true knowledge being articulated in this one

[@waynemaw5591]

Nice video, lots of good info from someone who knows the trade. What are your thoughts using Saflager S-23 in place of Wyeast 2206

[@grain_and_grape]

Hi Wayne, looks like we missed your comment. Saflager S-23 will do fine if you prefer to use dry yeast, or if you'd like to try something different the Saflager S189 makes quite a nice lager.

[@rfox2014]

This was incredible, lots of good information. Munich helles is my white whale brew

[@NoMusiciansInMusicAnymore]

what was the OG and FG???? Great video, lots of info, will definitely be rewatching this one and you gained a subscriber!

[@grain_and_grape]

Ah, looks like we mentioned everything except that! OG should be anywhere from 1.045-1.050 and FG 1.008-1.010. Should make a refreshing dry-ish beer at around 5%abv. Thanks for the comments and glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@jeffkastner6480]

Will a decoction suit a helles

[@jeffkastner6480]

What water have you used, RO or Distilled for instance..??

[@tristanchittleborough2929]

Fantastic video, you've condensed everything key to creating a Helles in one video. I was curious on your efficiency, I made a Helles (almost same but with Weyermann Premium Pils) two weeks ago on the same Braumeister model with comparable mash, chemistry and got over 90% efficiency with the pH at 4.92. The recipe mentiones 75%, what was your grain crush?

[@grain_and_grape]

Thanks for the kind comments Tristan. We're glad you enjoyed the show! The 75% efficiency in our recipe is just a baseline that gets used in most recipes out there -the idea is you dial it in according to your system. Ben regularly averages about 85% efficiency or above on our Braumeister so you are right on the money. I can't remember what efficiency Ben got on the day, but with the thorough step mash and proper water chemistry I'm not surprised you got up to 90%!

[@rickwalsh207]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with this great video. I noticed the recipe given calls for Hallertau Tradition but the link is to Hersbrucker. Are these the same or similar? Or just accidental incorrect link.

[@grain_and_grape]

Hi Rick, glad you enjoyed the video 🙂. Hallertau Tradition and Hersbrucker are different hops but both work just fine in a Helles. Ben is particularly fond of Hallertau Tradition which is why it is in the recipe, but there are plenty of other German hops that will work just as well. I think we were out of stock with Tradition at the time of posting hence the link, but it is back now.... might be time to update the links! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

A paper mask over a full beard. Just sad.

[@grain_and_grape]

You are right clapson. It is sad to have to cover up such a majestic beard.