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Amsterdam Gold (Heineken Clone)
// REFERENCE_ONLYInternational Pale Lager
SRM
3
Recipe & library
Brew tools
ABV5%
IBU19
OG1.045
FG1.008
SRM3
Batch5.5gal
Efficiency72%
Boil60min
DIFFICULTY
9/ 10
EXPERTCreated Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Mar 29, 2026, 11:53 PM
Technical Requirement
Active Temperature Control Required. This strain (WLP802) requires precise sub-ambient cooling for clean results. Fermenting above 56°F will produce esters and diacetyl.
Pitch Window
50–56°F
Style Category
BOTTOM-FERMENTED LAGER
Equipment Prerequisites
Fermentation Chamber
Capable of holding 50–56°F (10–13°C) continuously for 2+ weeks
Digital Temperature Controller
e.g. Inkbird ITC-308 or Ranco — ±1°F precision required for WLP802
Patience (40+ 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 40 DAYS·3 STAGES·RANGE 32–58°F
d0
d10
d12
01
Primary (locked)
Hold ~12°C
52–55°F
10d · 25%
02
Diacetyl rest
55–58°F
2d · 5%
03
Lagering
32–38°F
28d · 70%
| # | °L | Malt / Adjunct | Grain amount | % of Bill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pilsner MaltBase | 9.5lb | 95.0% | |||
| 02 | CarahellSlight body / foam | 0.5lb | 5.0% | |||
| Total Grain Bill | 10.00lb | |||||
Bittering (1)
Flavor (1)
Aroma (1)
| # | Type | Hop Variety | Time | Amount | IBU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bittering | Saaz | 60 min | 0.75oz | +10 IBU | |
| 02 | Flavor | Saaz | 20 min | 0.5oz | +5 IBU | |
| 03 | Aroma | Saaz | 5 min | 0.35oz | +4 IBU | |
| Totals | 1.60oz | 19IBU | ||||