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Recipe: Just Lite American Lager

Besides sanitation, success here depends on two things: slightly chloride-forward water to round out the malt, and great attenuation for a light, dry finish.

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American light lager can be forgettable, but it doesn’t have to be—this one should be refreshing, lightly grainy, and highly drinkable.

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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.038 (9.5°P)
FG: 1.009 (2.3°P)
IBUs: 9
ABV: 3.7%

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