Single DECOCTION MAIBOCK (Helles Bock) | Grain to Glass | Is Decoction Mashing WORTH IT?

In this video, I brew a traditional decoction mashed Maibock. Traditionally this beer was brewed over the winter and enjoyed in May (Mai), instead I decided to brew it in May! This lager was actually made with dry lager yeast and is easily one of the best beers I have ever made. It is full of rich toasted caramel and honey notes without being too sweet and has a wonderful clean lager flavor profile. I incorporated a single decoction into a step mash and I think it brought out some wonderful color and flavor, but isn't necessary for this beer. It can certainly be done with a step or single infusion mash while adding some melanoiden malt. ------------------------------------------------------- MERCH STORE:https://theapartmentbrewer-shop.fourt... ------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT ME ON PATREON:   / theapartmentbrewer   ------------------------------------------------------- FIND ALL MY RECOMMENDED HOMEBREWING EQUIPMENT ON MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theapartm... ------------------------------------------------------- NORTHERN BREWER: https://www.northernbrewer.com/?utm_s... ------------------------------------------------------- MOREBEER: http://www.morebeer.com/index?a_aid=a... ------------------------------------------------------- Recipe on Brewfather: https://share.brewfather.app/LnWesWxB... Recipe for 5.5 gallons, your efficiency may vary: "Damage, Inc." 7.9% ABV 26 IBU 12 lb German Pilsner (66%) 6 lb Munich I (33%) Step Mash w/Single Decoction (alternatively a 60 min 150 F (65 C) single infusion mash can be done): 1. Protein rest - 133F (56 C) - 15 min 2. Maltose Rest - 145 F (63 C) - 90 min 3. Decoct 10 quarts thick mash, boil for 30 min, then add back in 4. Dextrinization Rest - 158 F (70 C) - 60 min 5. Mash out - 168 F (76C) - 15 min Water (ppm): Ca: 82, Mg: 24, Na: 65, SO4: 81, Cl: 181, HCO3: 79 90 minute boil: 0.7 oz (19g) Magnum (12.8% AA) - 60 min 1 oz (28g) Spalt (3.2% AA) - 10 min OG: 1.077 2 packets of Saflager W-34/70 Ferment 45-50 F (7-10 C) for 10 days, then raise to room temperature for 3-5 days, then lager for 1+ months. FG: 1.018 ------------------------------------------------------- Full disclosure, most of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you buy through them I make a small percentage from the sale at no additional cost to you. All money earned through the channel goes back into the videos and brews you see on my channel. As always, don't just take my word for it, do your research before you decide to buy. ------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro and Welcome 1:03 Style Description and Approach 5:23 Recipe 11:21 Dough In and First Mash Steps 12:15 Decoction 15:27 Mashout and Lauter 17:32 Boil 18:52 Fermentation Plan and Yeast Pitch 21:54 Fermentation Follow-Up 24:37 Pour and Tasting Notes 29:20 Potential Improvements ------------------------------------------------------- Music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Journey - Atch   / atch-music   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/atch-journey Music promoted by Audio Library    • Journey – Atch (No Copyright Music)   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Pineapple — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch:    • Pineapple — JayJen | Free Background Music...   Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/pineapple –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This Feeling - Atch   / atch-music   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/atch-this-feeling Music promoted by Audio Library    • This Feeling – Atch (No Copyright Music)   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We've Got Time by LiQWYD   / liqwyd   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/weve-got-time Music promoted by Audio Library    • We've Got Time – LiQWYD (No Copyright Music)   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #maibock#lager #decoction