{"product_id":"helles-window-munich-helles-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Helles Window Munich Helles | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHelles Window Munich Helles All-Grain Recipe Kit for a Smooth Pale German Lager\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelles Window Munich Helles\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon all-grain recipe kit for brewers who want a clean, pale, malt-forward lager with soft bitterness and classic German drinkability. It is built to showcase restraint: gentle bread-cracker malt, a light golden color, restrained noble-hop balance, and a smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a great recipe for brewers who want to move beyond hop-heavy ales and learn how clean fermentation, fresh ingredients, and careful packaging shape a delicate beer. Helles is not designed to hide mistakes behind dark malt or aggressive hops, which makes it one of the most rewarding styles to brew well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the all-grain version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/helles-window-munich-helles-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eHelles Window Munich Helles extract recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewers choose Munich Helles when they want a beer that is approachable for almost everyone but still technically satisfying. It is clean enough for lager drinkers, flavorful enough for craft beer drinkers, and useful for learning temperature control, yeast management, and oxygen-conscious packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munich Helles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a lager recipe kit and requires fermentation temperature control for best results.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitch the yeast around \u003cstrong\u003e48–52°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, ferment around \u003cstrong\u003e50–54°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, then raise to \u003cstrong\u003e60–62°F for 2–3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for a diacetyl rest before cold conditioning around \u003cstrong\u003e34–38°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you cannot keep the beer cool during active fermentation, this kit may not be the best choice right now; an ale recipe kit will be more forgiving at typical room temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Barke® Pilsner Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lb \/ 144 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Munich Type 1 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Vienna Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafLager W-34\/70 dry lager yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 11.5 g packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a bright pale-gold lager with soft malt sweetness, light bread crust, subtle floral-spicy hop balance, and a clean finish. The beer should feel smooth and polished rather than bitter, heavy, or sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the All-Grain Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe all-grain version is best if you want full mash control over fermentability, body, and pale malt expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefault grain handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-grain recipe kits are milled by default, and the grains are packed together in a single bag unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helles rewards cool, steady fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep hops restrained:\u003c\/strong\u003e bitterness should support the malt, not dominate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect from oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale lagers can show oxidation quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan carbonation separately if bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e priming sugar is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, you will need to purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePowdered Dextrose Priming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to determine the right amount for your finished volume and desired carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging your beer, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in serving pressure and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-biab-note\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAll-Grain Brew Day Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you brew with a kettle-based brew-in-a-bag setup, add our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB grain bag\u003c\/a\u003e for easier mash handling, cleaner lautering, and faster cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/helles-window-munich-helles-all-grain-standard-candidate_86d02ad1-2b75-455c-89a7-d581c67c87db.pdf?v=1777851360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Helles Window Munich Helles all-grain brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258894549270,"sku":"recipe-kit-helles-window-munich-helles-5g-all-grain","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/helles-window-munich-helles-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon-german-illustration.png?v=1777610129","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/helles-window-munich-helles-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}