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Liberty Vienna (Sam Adams Clone)

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Vienna Lager

SRM

Recipe & library

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Estimated ABV5%

Estimated IBU30Calculated

Estimated OG1.050

Estimated FG1.012

SRM11

Batch5.5gal

Efficiency72%

Boil60min

DIFFICULTY

8/ 10

ADVANCED

Created Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Jul 15, 2026, 2:47 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· from stages·3 STAGES·RANGE 34–58°F· from stages

d12

d15

Primary

48–54°F

12d · 33%

Diacetyl rest

55–58°F

3d · 8%

Lagering

34–40°F

21d · 58%

Pilsner Malt
Base
5 lb
1.6°L · 45.5% of bill
Munich Malt
Malt depth / decoction character
4 lb
9°L · 36.4% of bill
Crystal 60L
Amber / caramel
2 lb
60°L · 18.2% of bill

#	Malt / Adjunct	Lovibond	Grain amount	% of Bill
01	Pilsner MaltBase	1.6°L	5lb	45.5%
02	Munich MaltMalt depth / decoction character	9°L	4lb	36.4%
03	Crystal 60LAmber / caramel	60°L	2lb	18.2%
Total Grain Bill			11.00lb

Bittering (1)

Flavor (1)

Aroma (1)

Bittering
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
1 oz
60 min · +16 IBU
Flavor
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
0.75 oz
20 min · +8 IBU
Aroma
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
0.5 oz
5 min · +6 IBU

#	Type	Hop Variety	Alpha	Time	Amount	IBU
01	Bittering	Hallertau Mittelfrüh	4.5% AA	60 min	1oz	+16 IBU
02	Flavor	Hallertau Mittelfrüh	4.5% AA	20 min	0.75oz	+8 IBU
03	Aroma	Hallertau Mittelfrüh	4.5% AA	5 min	0.5oz	+6 IBU
Totals					2.25oz	Boil: 30 Post-boil est: — Total est: 30