Forged by the brewer gods themselves, a mythical tool of magical yeast cultures waiting for the one who could wield their raw power. With these yeasts, brandished by the experts of White Labs and Clawhammer Supply, comes a rare blend of lager strains that is sure to become legendary: WLP808 Mythical Hammer Lager Yeast Blend.  

A multifaceted lager yeast blend, also capable of pressurized fermentation, creates a beer that is elegant and crisp, with subtle citrus aromas. From American Light Lagers to Cold IPAs, Mythical Hammer transcends the boundaries of lager beer.

A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with a buddy about the different beer styles he enjoyed while he was in Germany aside from the usual Hefeweizens. He brought up this beer called Pirminator the Terminator from Park Brau. Good luck finding much info on it, other than the fact that it’s a Helles Bock. So, I figured why not try brewing one myself? Not a Pirminator clone, just a solid Helles Bock.

Now, I know WLP808 isn’t the most traditional yeast strain for this style, but honestly, it fermented really well. I was a little concerned the citrus notes might impact the fermentation or the final flavor, but it turned out great. It’s still got a few weeks left to lager, but even now, it’s tasting like a fantastic beer. Funny enough, I kegged it just days before heading down to White Labs in San Diego to hang out with the team and learn more about the their yeast process, and a more in-depth of how it all works from a lab perspective. Perfect timing!

Recipe
69% efficiency
Batch Volume: 5.5 gal / 20.82L
Boil Time: 60 min
Mash Water: 6.03 gal / 22.83L
Sparge Water: 2.13 gal / 8.06L
Total Water: 8.16 gal / 30.89L
Boil Volume: 6.8 gal / 25.75L
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.058
Original Gravity: 1.066
Final Gravity: 1.014
IBU (Tinseth): 29
BU/GU: 0.44
Color: 5.6 SRM

Mash
Mash — 154 °F / 67.8 °C — 60 min

Malt
11 lb 4 oz (79.2%) — MCM Pilsen
2 lb 3.3 oz (15.5%) — MCM Munich Light
8 oz (3.5%) — Weyermann Carahell
4 oz (1.8%) — MCM Melanoidin Gold

Hops
1.5 oz / 42.52g (21 IBU) — Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 4.5% — 60 min
1.25 oz / 35.44g (8 IBU) — Tettnang 4.5% — 15 min

Yeast
2 pkg — White Labs WLP808 Mythical Hammer Lager Yeast Blend (79%)

Fermentation
Fermentation — 50 °F / 10.0 °C — 7 days
Diacetyl Rest — 58 °F / 14.4 °C — 4 days
Cold Crash — 32 °F / 0.0 °C — 4 days

Water Profile
Ca2+ 30
Mg2+ 4
Na+ 11
Cl– 42
SO42- 37
HCO3– 16

By Jordan V, Billy’s Tavern Homebrewing

Jordan is a California native. When he is not brewing he can be found drinking beer with friends, duck hunting, and getting lost in a good book or video game. When he is not out on an adventure with his wife, he can be found at home with his two lovable dogs. Stay up to date by following him on Instagram.

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