Czech Premium Pale Lager Recipe - Backyard Czech-ish Pilsner

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Backyard Czech-ish Pilsner

by on
All Grain
5.5 Gallon(s)
6.7 Gallon(s)
60 min
78%
OG was above plan, (1.054 vs. 1.048). I may have had extra Pilsner malt, did not weigh the bag, just assumed they sent 9 lbs., but it might have been closer to 10lbs.

This recipe was cloned from German Pilsner - Gus.

Fermentables

95% - Pilsner - BE
9
36
2
Mash
1% - Special B - BE
0.0625
30
180
Mash
4% - Acidulated Malt - DE
0.375
27
3
Mash

Hops

Saaz
1.5
Pellet
FirstWort
60 min(s)
4
21.2
Saaz
1
Pellet
Boil
30 min(s)
4
10.8
Saaz
1
Pellet
Boil
15 min(s)
4
7.0
Saaz
1.5
Pellet
Boil
0 min(s)
4
0.0

Yeast

Fermentis Saflager W-34/70
79%

Other Stuff

Cinnamon
1
tsp
Mash
Clarity Ferm
1
each
Primary
Irish Moss
1
each
Boil

Mash Steps

Saccharification Rest
Infusion
155
45 min

Special Instructions

1.
70 minute boil
2.
Ferment at 66 degrees
3.
Carbonated at 2.7 volumes CO2
4.
Chloride water profile

Tasting Notes (1)

BeeBrew

Tasted on 6/13/2022 by BeeBrew

Notes:

Pale yellow, slight chill haze, grainy aroma, tall white head. Crisp, clean, some bread notes, smooth bitterness with spice notes. Very refreshing enjoyable beer.

Recipe Facts

Backyard Czech-ish Pilsner
Czech Premium Pale Lager
  • 5.50 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 6.70 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 60  min Boil Time
  • 1.048 OG
  • 1.010 FG
  • 39.0 IBU (tinseth) Bitterness
  • 0.82 BG:GU
  • 4.8° SRM Color
  • 78% Efficiency
  • 4.9% ABV Alcohol
  • 157 per 12oz Calories
Clone This Recipe

Czech Premium Pale Lager

OG 0.995
1.120
OG: 1.044-1.060 / Your OG: 1.048
FG 0.995
1.120
FG: 1.013-1.017 / Your FG: 1.010
IBU 0
120
IBU: 30-45 / Your IBU: 39
SRM 0
40
SRM: 3.5-6 / Your SRM: 4.8
ABV 0
14
ABV: 4.2-5.8 / Your ABV: 4.9
BG:GU 0
2
BG:GU: 0.50-1.02 / Your BG:GU: 0.82

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