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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Brewing Process
- 1
Mashing
In a large pot, heat 6 liters of water to 65°C (149°F). Add the Pilsner malt and rice flakes, stirring gently. Maintain the temperature for 60 minutes.
- 2
Sparging
After mashing, drain the wort into another pot and rinse the grains with hot water (75°C/167°F) to extract more sugars.
- 3
Boiling
Bring the wort to a boil. Add the Saaz hops and boil for 60 minutes, adding the Hallertau hops in the last 15 minutes.
- 4
Cooling
Cool the wort quickly to 20°C (68°F) using a wort chiller or an ice bath.
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Add the yeast and seal the vessel. Allow to ferment at 10-12°C (50-54°F) for 2 weeks.
- 6
Bottling
After fermentation, siphon the beer into sanitized bottles and cap them. Let them carbonate for another week at room temperature.
- 7
Enjoy
Chill the bottles and serve your homemade Asahi Super Dry Lager cold.
