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Liberty Vienna (Sam Adams Clone)
// REFERENCE_ONLYVienna Lager
SRM
11
Recipe & library
Brew tools
ABV5%
IBU30
OG1.050
FG1.012
SRM11
Batch5.5gal
Efficiency72%
Boil60min
DIFFICULTY
8/ 10
ADVANCEDCreated Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Mar 29, 2026, 11:53 PM
Technical Requirement
Active Temperature Control Required. This strain (WLP800) requires precise sub-ambient cooling for clean results. Fermenting above 58°F will produce esters and diacetyl.
Pitch Window
50–58°F
Style Category
BOTTOM-FERMENTED LAGER
Equipment Prerequisites
Fermentation Chamber
Capable of holding 50–58°F (10–14°C) continuously for 2+ weeks
Digital Temperature Controller
e.g. Inkbird ITC-308 or Ranco — ±1°F precision required for WLP800
Patience (36+ Days)
Minimum 4 weeks cold conditioning; 6–8 weeks for optimal clarity and malt expression
Increased Pitch Rate
Lager yeast requires 2× standard pitch rate — use 2 packs or prepare a 2L starter
TOTAL 36 DAYS·3 STAGES·RANGE 34–58°F
d0
d12
d15
01
Primary
48–54°F
12d · 33%
02
Diacetyl rest
55–58°F
3d · 8%
03
Lagering
34–40°F
21d · 58%
| # | °L | Malt / Adjunct | Grain amount | % of Bill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pilsner MaltBase | 5lb | 45.5% | |||
| 02 | Munich MaltMalt depth / decoction character | 4lb | 36.4% | |||
| 03 | Crystal 60LAmber / caramel | 2lb | 18.2% | |||
| Total Grain Bill | 11.00lb | |||||
Bittering (1)
Flavor (1)
Aroma (1)
| # | Type | Hop Variety | Time | Amount | IBU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bittering | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 60 min | 1oz | +16 IBU | |
| 02 | Flavor | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 20 min | 0.75oz | +8 IBU | |
| 03 | Aroma | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 5 min | 0.5oz | +6 IBU | |
| Totals | 2.25oz | 30IBU | ||||