Pilsner (also pilsener or simply pils) is a type of pale lager. It takes its name from Plzeň (Pilsen in Czech Republic), a city in Bohemia, then in the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic, where it was first produced in 1842. A German-style Pilsner is light straw to golden color with more bitter or earthy taste
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Pils Characteristics
ABV range: 4.2% – 5.3%
IBU range: 8 – 18
Color: Pale straw, Medium yellow
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 60 min | 42.4 IBUs | 8.0 EBC | 1.049 | 1.015 | 4.4 % |
| Actuals | 1.048 | 1.008 | 5.2 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Pilsner (Pils) | 2 B | 1.044 - 1.05 | 1.008 - 1.013 | 25 - 45 | 3.9 - 9.9 | 2.4 - 2.8 | 4.4 - 5.2 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner, Malt Craft Export (Joe White) | 985.2 g | 86.51 |
| Munich Malt | 91.9 g | 8.07 |
| Acid Malt | 61.7 g | 5.42 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | 4.4 g | 60 min | First Wort | Pellet | 3.3 |
| Northern Brewer | 3.3 g | 60 min | First Wort | Pellet | 8.5 |
| Saaz | 6.5 g | 30 min | Boil | Pellet | 4 |
| Saaz | 8.7 g | 10 min | Aroma | Pellet | 4 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 0.24 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Pilsner Lager (2278) | Wyeast Labs | 72% | 10°C - 14.44°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Rest | 50°C | 30 min |
| Saccharification | 68.89°C | 30 min |
| Mash Out | 75.56°C | 10 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 12.22°C |
| Aging | 30 days | 15.56°C |
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