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Leuven Crisp (Stella Artois Clone)
// REFERENCE_ONLYEuropean Pale Lager
SRM
3
Recipe & library
Brew tools
ABV5.2%
IBU25
OG1.048
FG1.009
SRM3
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 32–58°F
d0
d12
d15
01
Primary
Terminal gravity target window
48–54°F
12d · 33%
02
Condition
55–58°F
3d · 8%
03
Lagering
32–38°F
21d · 58%
| # | °L | Malt / Adjunct | Grain amount | % of Bill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pilsner MaltBase | 8.5lb | 85.0% | |||
| 02 | Flaked MaizeAdjunct / crisp mouthfeel | 1.5lb | 15.0% | |||
| Total Grain Bill | 10.00lb | |||||
Bittering (1)
Flavor (1)
Aroma (1)
| # | Type | Hop Variety | Time | Amount | IBU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bittering | Saaz | 60 min | 1oz | +12 IBU | |
| 02 | Flavor | Saaz | 20 min | 0.75oz | +8 IBU | |
| 03 | Aroma | Saaz | 5 min | 0.75oz | +5 IBU | |
| Totals | 2.50oz | 25IBU | ||||