German Pilsner Recipe

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German Pilsner

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Extract
5 Gallon(s)
3 Gallon(s)
60 min
75%
German Pilsner Extract Recipe: Polka Dot Pilsner, from Radical Brewing by Randy Mosher (5-gallon batch) Specs OG: 1.046 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.4% IBUs: 40 SRM: 4 Ingredients 5.5 lbs. light dry malt extract (DME) 2.5 oz. Saaz hops at :60 (7.5 AAUs) 2.5 oz Saaz hops at :15 (7.5 AAUs) 1 oz. Saaz hops at flameout (3 AAUs) Wyeast 2278: Czech Pilsner Yeast Directions Mix DME with 3 gallons of hot water and bring to a boil. Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to schedule. Whirlpool, chill wort, and transfer to a sanitized fermenter. Add enough pre-boiled, pre-chilled water to make five gallons. Mix well and pitch yeast. Ferment at 50°F for 10-14 days. When most of the fermentation activity has stopped, transfer to a secondary fermenter. Lager at 35-40°F for 6-8 weeks. Bottle or keg for 2.5 vols. CO2.

Fermentables

100% - Dry Malt Extract - Light - US
5.5
44
8
Extract

Hops

Saaz
2.5
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
3.8
36.6
Saaz
2.5
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
3.8
18.2
Saaz
1
Pellet
FlameOut
0 min(s)
3.8
0.0

Yeast

Wyeast Czech Pils 2278
72%

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Recipe Facts

German Pilsner
  • 5.00 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 3.00 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 60  min Boil Time
  • 1.048 OG
  • 1.014 FG
  • 54.8 IBU (tinseth) Bitterness
  • 1.13 BG:GU
  • 6.7° SRM Color
  • 75% Efficiency
  • 4.5% ABV Alcohol
  • 161 per 12oz Calories
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