Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.042
Target FG 1.008
Est. ABV 4.5%
Bitterness 12 IBU
SRM 2
Miller High Life Clone Recipe – A crisp, refreshing American Adjunct Lager that mimics the iconic light body and subtle corn sweetness of the original. Designed for drinkability and a bright, clean finish.
Fermentables
8 oz Carapils (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes for head retention)
4 lbs Extra Light Dry Malt Extract (Base fermentable)
1 lb Corn Syrup (Dextrose) (Added at boil to increase ABV while keeping body light)
Hops Schedule
0.50 oz Cluster (7% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering)
0.50 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh (4% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor)
Yeast
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 – Classic German lager strain for clean, crisp profiles. Requires temperature control.
Instructions
1
Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F and steep the crushed Carapils grain in a mesh bag for 30
minutes. Do not let the water temperature get above 170°F.
2
Remove the grain bag and bring water to a boil.
3
Turn off the heat and stir in the dry malt extract and corn syrup, ensuring it is fully dissolved.
4
Return to a boil and add the 0.5 oz Cluster hops.
5
With 15 minutes remaining, add the Hallertau Mittelfruh hops and clarifier (Irish Moss or Whirlfloc tablet)
6
At flameout, chill the wort as rapidly as possible to 80°F.
7
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter, top up to 5.5 gallons with cold filtered water, and aerate well.
8
Pitch yeast and seal with an airlock.
Notes
Fermentation – Temperature: 50-55°F
Duration: 3 weeks primary, 4 weeks lagering at 35°F. Perform a diacetyl rest by raising temp to 68°F for the final 3 days of primary fermentation before lagering.
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Ingredients
Fermentables
8 oz Carapils (Steep at 155°F for 30 minutes for head retention)
4 lbs Extra Light Dry Malt Extract (Base fermentable)
1 lb Corn Syrup (Dextrose) (Added at boil to increase ABV while keeping body light)
Hops Schedule
0.50 oz Cluster (7% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering)
0.50 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh (4% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor)
Yeast
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 – Classic German lager strain for clean, crisp profiles. Requires temperature control.
