"Lime Tree Lager is about as simple as recipes get, but don't be fooled by the simplicity. The base of standard 2-row malt and flaked rice provide a super clean malt character while a modest dose of Hallertau hops gives just enough bitterness to keep everything in balance. The real hero of this recipe is the100% natural crystallized limewhich serves to give the resulting beer an incredibly refreshing and thirst-quenching quality. Brew this one often, as it is just as pleasing on a cold winter night as it is on a sunny, hot summer day. Yes, this is a lager, but do not worry too much if your temperature control abilities are not all that great. The lager yeast strains paired with this recipe do indeed produce the best results when fermented in the lower 50°\xa0F range, but these strains will also do well up into the mid 60°\xa0F range, merely leaving behind a bit more fruity esters than it otherwise would. To successfully brew this recipe, simply try to keep the fermentation temperature as low as you can." - Brad Segall, Head Development Brewer |