2633 (Oktoberfest) or 2352 (Munich Lager II)?

[sexpanther]

Last April's Oktoberfest is just about gone and it's time to get started on another.
Does anyone have any experience with either 2633 (Oktoberfest blend) or 2352 (Munich II) for this style? I'd love to get an idea of the differences.

[ziggy]

I dont know about oktoberfest but I can tell you that munich lager 2 is awesome! I made the best beer I have ever made in 7 years with it. It's super malty and delicious!

[sexpanther]

I dont know about oktoberfest but I can tell you that munich lager 2 is awesome! I made the best beer I have ever made in 7 years with it. It's super malty and delicious!

Damnit! I just bought 3 packs of the 2633. I guess I'll try to get a couple of the 2352 for something else. What recipe did you use for yours? I have a Speidel Braumeister en route and I'm itching to do something I never could before...super complex step mashes!

[ziggy]

I did 89% weyermann light munich malt, 10% caramunich II, 1% dehusked carafa III
OG 1.052
single infusion mash at 150
don't remember FG

I actually made 8 gallons in my 11 gallon kettle, split it into 2 ferms and topped off with store bought spring water.
5 gallons were fermented with 1007 german ale yeast and 5 gallons with Munich Lager II

I let the lager ferment at 55 for 2 weeks then lagered until I was done drinking the ale. 55 is actually in the middle of the range given for munich lager II by wyeast.