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Pilsner

Specifics

Style:

Bohemian Pilsener — BJCP Style Information

Category:	Pilsner
Number:	02B

Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate.

Commercial Examples: Pilsner Urquell, Kru?ovice Imperial 12°, Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the US), Czech Rebel, Staropramen, Gambrinus Pilsner, Zlaty Bazant Golden Pheasant, Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner.

Brew Date:

October 11, 2013

Tap Date:

November 22, 2013

Yield:

10 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

2.1/4

Bitterness (Calc):

22.4 IBU (Rager)

BU/GU:

0.62

Calories:

116 (12 ounces)

Conditioning:

Keg

ABV:

4.1%

ABW:

3.2%

Batch No:	55
OG:	1.036
OG (Plato):	9.02° P
Target OG:	1.044
FG:	1.005
FG (Plato):	1.28° P
Target FG:	0.000
Real Extract:	2.68° P
App. Atten.:	85.8%
Real Atten.:	70.3%

General Information

Method:	All Grain
Cost:	$38.00

Basic full flavored, full body pilsner attempt.

Comments

Triple decoct brew, which turned out a little hazier than I anticipated.

Triple decoct brew, which turned out a little hazier than I anticipated.

Scale Recipe

Malts and Grains

20.00 pounds

American Pilsen Malt

Color (L):	1-2 °L
Info/Use:	Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, lagers.

97.6% of grist

0.50 pounds

American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	1 °L
Info/Use:	Balances body and flavor without adding color, aids in head retention. For any beer.

2.4% of grist

20.50 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Non-Fermentables

2 tbsp	Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) @ 20 minutes
1 tbsp	Irish Moss @ 20 minutes

Hops

2.00 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

4.8% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

9.6 AAUs

1.50 ounces

Tettnanger

Region:	Germany, United States
AAU Range:	3 - 6%
Notes:	Fine, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Saaz, Spalt
Example:	Lager, Ale; Gulpener Pilsener, Sam Adams Octoberfest, Anderson Valley ESB

4.8% Leaf @ 10 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

7.2 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Brewers Gold

Region:	United Kingdom, Germany
AAU Range:	8 - 10%
Notes:	Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy aroma.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Comet, Chinook, Eroica, Galena, Bullion
Example:	Ale, Pilsner, Lambic

8.6% Leaf

17.2 AAUs

Yeast

Name:	Southern German Lager
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP838
Type:	Lager
Flocculation:	High
Attenuation:	72%
Temperature Range:	50–55°F
Amount:	2000 ml

Equipment Profile

15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size:	10.00 gallons	Boil Volume:	12.55 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	9.00% per hour	Mash Tun Dead Space:	0.80 gallons
Efficiency:	72%	Mash Tun Weight:	9.00 pounds
Hop Utilization:	100%	Mash Tun Volume:	10.00 gallons
Loss:	1.00 gallons	Mash Tun Specific Heat:	0.30 Cal/gram per °C

Fermentation

Primary:

5 days @ 66° F

Tasting Reviews

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2 Reviews

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	45-50 = Outstanding		30-37 = Very Good		14-20 = Fair
	38-44 = Excellent		21-29 = Good		00-13 = Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

Review by

Aroma:	/ 12
Appearance:	/ 3
Flavor:	/ 20
Mouthfeel:	/ 5
Overall Impression:	/ 10
Cumulative Score:	0 / 50	Problematic

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