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Amsterdam Gold (Heineken Clone)

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International Pale Lager

SRM

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Estimated ABV5%

Estimated IBU19Calculated

Estimated OG1.045

Estimated FG1.008

SRM3

Batch5.5gal

Efficiency72%

Boil60min

DIFFICULTY

9/ 10

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Created Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Jul 15, 2026, 2:47 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· from stages·3 STAGES·RANGE 32–58°F· from stages

d10

d12

Primary (locked)

Hold ~12°C

52–55°F

10d · 25%

Diacetyl rest

55–58°F

2d · 5%

Lagering

32–38°F

28d · 70%

Pilsner Malt
Base
9.5 lb
1.6°L · 95.0% of bill
Carahell
Slight body / foam
0.5 lb
10°L · 5.0% of bill

#	Malt / Adjunct	Lovibond	Grain amount	% of Bill
01	Pilsner MaltBase	1.6°L	9.5lb	95.0%
02	CarahellSlight body / foam	10°L	0.5lb	5.0%
Total Grain Bill			10.00lb

Bittering (1)

Flavor (1)

Aroma (1)

Bittering
Saaz
0.75 oz
60 min · +10 IBU
Flavor
Saaz
0.5 oz
20 min · +5 IBU
Aroma
Saaz
0.35 oz
5 min · +4 IBU

#	Type	Hop Variety	Alpha	Time	Amount	IBU
01	Bittering	Saaz	3.5% AA	60 min	0.75oz	+10 IBU
02	Flavor	Saaz	3.5% AA	20 min	0.5oz	+5 IBU
03	Aroma	Saaz	3.5% AA	5 min	0.35oz	+4 IBU
Totals					1.60oz	Boil: 19 Post-boil est: — Total est: 19