After realizing good lager could be made using… err… less-than-traditional methods, Marshall went to work on a style known for its delicate nature that offers little to hide behind. While initial iterations of Marshall’s Munich Helles relied on the hybrid PJ Fruh yeast strain, he ultimately settled on using the classic Augustiner strain fermented at ale temperature, which results in a clean, crisp Helles with a nice bready malt character and light noble hop finish.
Munich Helles
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 gal | 60 min | 19.6 | 3.3 SRM | 1.045 | 1.009 | 4.73 % |
| Actuals | 1.045 | 1.009 | 4.73 % | |||
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsen MD | 8.5 lbs | 89.47 |
| Munich I | 1 lbs | 10.53 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tettnang | 40 g | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 4.2 |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest (L17) | Imperial Yeast | 74% | 50°F - 60.1°F |
Notes
| Water Profile: Ca 69 | Mg 1 | Na 10 | SO4 78 | Cl 64 |
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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.