Brülosophy has partnered with Love2Brew to release a series of kits, the first of which is this Munich Helles recipe!
Love2Brew produces some of the cleanest all grain, partial mash, and extract kits I’ve ever seen, I’m proud be affiliate with such a rad company. Purchases of this kit and other products from Love2Brew.com serve to support the efforts of Brülosophy!
Munich Helles
| Batch Size | Boil Time | Est. IBU | Est. SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | Est. ABV |
| 5.25 gal | 90 min | 17 | 4.5 | 1.047 SG | 1.009 SG | 5.0% |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
| Belgian Pilsner Malt | 8 lbs 2 oz | 87 |
| Munich Light | 1 lb 2 oz | 12 |
| Melanoidin Malt | 2 oz | 1 |
Hops
60 Min
| Name | Amt/IBU | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
| Any Noble Hop | ~ 17 IBU | 60 Min | Boil | Pellet | 3-5% |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Ferm Temp |
| WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch | White Labs | ~80% | 58°F/15°C |
Process
– Mash at 150°F/66°C for 60 minutes (~4 gallons)
– Sparge with 170°F/77°C water (~5.25 gallons)
– Chill, pitch, and ferment for 4-5 days
– Ramp temp to 68°F/20°C and allow beer to finish fermenting (usually 3-5 more days)
– Cold crash for 12-24 hours then fine with gelatin (optional) and let sit for another 12-24 hours
– Package, carbonate, enjoy!
144 thoughts on “Munich Helles”
Do you have a recommended water profile for this recipe?
Yellow balanced in Bru’n Water works great
I’ll check it out, thanks! I just ordered your kit from love2brew, and I hope to brew this weekend. Can’t wait!
Is the 90 minute quoted boil time correct? Or is it a 60 minute boil where the hops are added at the top of the boil?
These days I don’t do 90 minute boils, but if it floats your boat…
Have you considered offering a Beersmith recipe file for these?
I started brewing two years ago as a craft brewing major at Central Washington University. This year I decided to enter my first competition, which was NHC. I have never brewed a lager before so I tried this recipe with some tweaks, and ended up winning bronze for Munich Helles in the NHC Final Round. This is such a solid recipe for delicious beer flavored beer, I highly recommend trying it.