California Common Recipe & Tasting - Homebrew Jar of Destiny

The Homebrew Jar of Destiny series continues with California Common (2015 BJCP 19B).

This beer is known for its lager qualities but it is fermented a touch warmer than traditional lager when this style was invented. Frankly, its interesting that this style doesn't get more attention with warm lager fermentation techniques becoming so prevalent in our community these days.

John's version hit all the notes for color, aroma and flavor. Not normally being a fan of super earthy and herbal hops, somehow the Northern Brewer hops blend so well with the grain bill and yeast profile of this California Common.

Ingredients:

9.0 lb (4.1 kg) German Pils malt
1.0 lb (0.45 kg) 40°L Crystal malt
1.0 lb (0.45 kg) Munich Malt
1.0 oz. (28 g) Northern Brewer hops, 8.6% AA (first wort)
0.75 oz. (21 g) Northern Brewer hops, 8.6% AA (20 min)
1.0 oz. (28 g) Northern Brewer hops, 8.6% AA (knockout)
1 Whirfloc tablet
1 packet of White Labs WLP810 San Francisco yeast

Instructions:

Mash Time: 60 minutes
Boil Time: 60 minutes
Fermented for 2 weeks at 62°F (17°C)
Cold Conditioned for a month

Specifications:

Yield: 5 gallons (19 L)
Original Gravity: 1.054
Final Gravity: 1.012
ABV: 5.51%
IBU: ~35
SRM: 9 - Pale Amber

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