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Sol Heritage (Corona Extra Clone)
// REFERENCE_ONLYInternational Pale Lager
SRM
2
Recipe & library
Brew tools
ABV4.6%
IBU13
OG1.046
FG1.008
SRM2
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 (WLP940) 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 WLP940
Patience (34+ 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 34 DAYS·3 STAGES·RANGE 32–59°F
d0
d10
d13
01
Primary (cool)
~9–12°C equivalent
48–54°F
10d · 29%
02
Diacetyl / warm finish
~13–15°C band
55–59°F
3d · 9%
03
Lagering
Crash after VDK clear
32–38°F
21d · 62%
| # | °L | Malt / Adjunct | Grain amount | % of Bill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pilsner MaltBase | 7.7lb | 70.0% | |||
| 02 | Flaked MaizeAdjunct / fermentable dilution | 3.3lb | 30.0% | |||
| Total Grain Bill | 11.00lb | |||||
Bittering (1)
Flavor (1)
Aroma (1)
| # | Type | Hop Variety | Time | Amount | IBU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bittering | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 60 min | 0.4oz | +7 IBU | |
| 02 | Flavor | Saaz | 15 min | 0.35oz | +4 IBU | |
| 03 | Aroma | Saaz | 5 min | 0.25oz | +2 IBU | |
| Totals | 1.00oz | 13IBU | ||||