Classic German Bock Recipe (Kit)

[MR]

I want to make a classic style German bock, similar to the Weinstephaner (prob wrong spelling?). Can anyone help me out with a good kit recipe.

[Kevnlis]

Bocks are mostly Munich malt, which is not found in many kits. A 1 kilo tin of Morgans Choc malt will get you on your way, but you would need a Bock kit to start with. I think Black Rock make one, or Beermakers? Check with your LHBS. I would probably add 10g of fresh hallertau pellets in a 60 min boil with the choc malt and 8L of water. Add the kit at flame out, cool, top up with water and ferment with WLP833 at 10C.

[MR]

Thanks

I will give it a try

[Kevnlis]

Muntons make one as well. Add a kilo of LDME and up the hops to 20-25g if you want something like a dopplebock. The recipe I suggested is fairly strong for a bock.

[James L]

WEIHENSTEPHANER...

you after the korbinian style? or just the tradition variety?

you should be able to make a rather simple but nice one with what Kev has suggested.

I know that ESB make a bavarian bock 3kg tin... that might too be worth a try. I know that their bavarian wheat is very nice (if you want to make a Weihenstephaner Hefe).