Miller High Life Clone Recipe

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

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.

Remove the grain bag and bring water to a boil.

Turn off the heat and stir in the dry malt extract and corn syrup, ensuring it is fully dissolved.

Return to a boil and add the 0.5 oz Cluster hops.

With 15 minutes remaining, add the Hallertau Mittelfruh hops and clarifier (Irish Moss or Whirlfloc tablet)

At flameout, chill the wort as rapidly as possible to 80°F.

Transfer to a sanitized fermenter, top up to 5.5 gallons with cold filtered water, and aerate well.

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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