Brewing a Helles Bock Lager (Maibock)

A Helles Bock (or a Maibock) is the stronger and slightly more malty cousin of the Helles, but that hasn't fully committed to the lifestyle of the Darker Bocks. I'm not a huge fan of Bocks, but I am a huge fan of Helles, so I expect to be at least a moderate fan of this brew, but lets find out!

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Recipe

Helles Bock Lager "Bock Lagster"
6.7% ABV | 6.6 SRM | 32 IBU

WATER AND ADDITIONS

4.5 Gallons RO Water
3.2 g Calcium Chloride
1.0 g Epsom Salt
0.9 g Gypsum

FERMENTABLES

Pilsner (40%) 3 lbs 6 oz
Vienna (40%) 3 lbs 6 oz
Munich Light (20%) 1 lb 11 oz

Mash at 149° F for 60 Min

HOPS

30 MIN - Hallertau Magnum (14.0%) 0.5 oz - 28.1 IBU
5 MIN - Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (4%) 1 oz - 4.2 IBU

YEAST

White Labs- WLP833 German Bock Lager

FERMENTATION

10 days at 55° F - 12.7° C
10 days at 62° F - 16.7° C
3 days at 36° F - 2° C

CARBONATION AND CONDITIONING

Kegged, 1 week @ 14psi,

My gear: (listed in order of appearance)

• Water Filtration: Portable Reverse Osmosis water filter
• Digital Mini scale, 200g
• Mash Tun: Anvil Foundry (6.5 gallon capacity)
• Anvil Steam Condenser
• Grain Mill: Malt Master R2 Pro (modified with corded drill)
• Hop Strainer: LUCKEG Brand 300
• Fermenter: SS Brewtech 7gal conical with FTSS and FTSS extensions
• Hydrometer
• Keg: 2.6 Gallon Torpedo Slimline Keg
• 5 Gallon CO2 tank and regulator
• 5 Gallon Wide mouth PET carboy
• Custom built Keezer System with Intertap Taps

(Hydrometer, connectors, miscellaneous tubing purchased through MoreBeer)

If you decide to brew this batch, or want any more info on my equipment, process, or recipe, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out!