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Leuven Crisp (Stella Artois Clone)

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European Pale Lager

SRM

Recipe & library

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Estimated ABV5.2%

Estimated IBU25Calculated

Estimated OG1.048

Estimated FG1.009

SRM3

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 32–58°F· from stages

d12

d15

Primary

Terminal gravity target window

48–54°F

12d · 33%

Condition

55–58°F

3d · 8%

Lagering

32–38°F

21d · 58%

Pilsner Malt
Base
8.5 lb
1.6°L · 85.0% of bill
Flaked Maize
Adjunct / crisp mouthfeel
1.5 lb
1°L · 15.0% of bill

#	Malt / Adjunct	Lovibond	Grain amount	% of Bill
01	Pilsner MaltBase	1.6°L	8.5lb	85.0%
02	Flaked MaizeAdjunct / crisp mouthfeel	1°L	1.5lb	15.0%
Total Grain Bill			10.00lb

Bittering (1)

Flavor (1)

Aroma (1)

Bittering
Saaz
1 oz
60 min · +12 IBU
Flavor
Saaz
0.75 oz
20 min · +8 IBU
Aroma
Saaz
0.75 oz
5 min · +5 IBU

#	Type	Hop Variety	Alpha	Time	Amount	IBU
01	Bittering	Saaz	3.5% AA	60 min	1oz	+12 IBU
02	Flavor	Saaz	3.5% AA	20 min	0.75oz	+8 IBU
03	Aroma	Saaz	3.5% AA	5 min	0.75oz	+5 IBU
Totals					2.50oz	Boil: 25 Post-boil est: — Total est: 25