This is the final of the “church beers” for this Fall’s Oktoberfest celebration. We are happy to have it brewed since all the brewing so far this summer has been for future events. This has resulted in the keezer mostly running dry of tapped beer at Fieldpointe South. There is a keg waiting for the annual Fantasy Football Draft which means it is off limits until then. So far the Supervisor has left it alone (I think) but if something doesn’t materialize soon…
Freudenfest is a Märzen brewed with a variety of malts to give it that extra special Oktoberfest festive vibrance. Freudenfest means “festival of joy” or “festival of fun”. This beer is to elicit the joy and fun of the event.
Supervisor Mark and myself managed the brew event: Mark on the grill and me the brew kettle. The Supervisor begins the early morning shift at the grill tenderly nurturing his craftsmanship throughout the day. My contribution is much less intense and time consuming. Mark’s masterpiece this time was tri-tip beef grilled using the Santa Maria Style method. This method uses a raised iron grate over wood instead of traditional charcoal.
The result is amazing! I could taste the love and dedication.
Per the usual, the event included the now anticipated and expected BM bar. Mark was thinking that his BM bar this time was “on fire” as you can plainly see.
I skipped on the potatoes but pretty much included all the other food item offerings in my BM.
The brewing efforts went just as well as the Supervisor’s at the grill. Even remembered the Hot Scotchies.
Dorothy Doors were open. Weather was great. The day went well and was enjoyable. Need to do it again soon – before the new school year begins.
Freudenfestbier
Grains
- 4 lb – Pilsner Malt
- 3 lb – Munich Malt
- 3 lb – Vienna Malt
- 1 lb – Aromatic Malt
- 0.5 lb – Belgian Caravienna Malt
Hops
- 1 oz – Tettnanger @ 60 minutes
- 1 oz – Tettnanger @ 20 minutes
Yeast
- Fermentis S-23 SafLager
Projected Analysis
- OG – 1.059
- FG – 1.015
- ABV – 5.8%
- Color – 12.8 SRM
- Bitterness – 26.3 IBU
