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Mike's Perfect Pils
German Pilsner (Pils) • All Grain • 5.5 gal
A crystal clear, dry German Pils
December 30, 2010 pm 12:46pm
4.0/5.0 2 ratings
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 9 lbs
Pilsner Malt; Weyermann®
Pilsner Malt; Weyermann®
German-grown two-row spring barley (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics:Perfect foundation grist for all lagers. Excellent modification and favorable protein and glucan levels. Excellent lautering properties. Provides finished beer with substantial body and mouthfeel, as well as good foam development and head retention. Very flexible grain with high extract efficiency for reliable lager-making in any brew house, including pub ale systems. Yields optimum results for any process⎯from single-step to multi-step infusion, to decoction. Recommended Quantities: Up to 100% of total grain bill. Suitability (beer styles): All lagers, especially Pils/Pilsner/Pilsener, low-alcohol beer, “light“ beer, Belgian beers
- .83 oz
Perle - 8.2 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Perle
Used mainly for its minty bittering and good green hop aromas in all non-pilsener lagersand wheats. Aroma is pleasant and slightly spicy
- .42 oz
Hallertau - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
- .42 oz
Hallertau - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
- 1 tsp
Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)
Irish Moss
A dried red-brown marine algae. Fining agent to remove large proteins. Negatively charged polymer attracts positively charged protein-tannin complexes (extracted from grain husks and hops) during the boil. This action is aided by the clumping of proteins in the boiling process. Irish moss settles to the bottom of the brew kettle with spent hops and hot break material at the end of the boil.
- .5 tsp
Wyeast Nutrient - (omitted from calculations)
Wyeast Nutrient
Although wort is a good growth medium for yeast, additional Wyeast Nutrient will reduce lag time, improve yeast viability and provide consistent attenuation rates. Low assimilable nitrogen concentrations (FAN) of grape must or wort have long been known as a cause of sluggish or stuck fermentations. Wyeast yeast nutrient, a blend of vitamin B's, minerals, inorganic nitrogen (DAP), organic nitrogen (amino acids), zinc, phosphates and other trace elements will benefit yeast growth and carbohydrate uptake for a more rapid, complete fermentation. Use 1/4 tsp per pint for beer propagation, 1 tsp per 5 gallons for wine or beer fermentation or 1.5 oz per 10 barrels for beer fermentation.
- 5 g
Amylase enzyme - (omitted from calculations)
Amylase enzyme
Aids in converting starches into sugar
-
Wyeast 2042 Danish Lager™
Wyeast 2042 Danish Lager™
Rich, dortmund-style, crisp, dry finish. Soft profile accentuates hop characteristics.
Notes
An attempt at a perfect German Pilsner. Mash at 148 with a 156 degree rest at the end.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 2 - Pilsner
Subcategory: A - German Pilsner (Pils)
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.046 | 1.044 - 1.050 |  |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 1.008 - 1.013 | |
| Color: | 3.4 SRM | 2 - 5 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.7% ABV | 4.4% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 35.4 IBU | 25 - 45 | |
Discussion
Simple and delicious
2011-01-31 4:51pm
A minimalist brew. Very drinkable.
Danish Lager
2011-02-27 7:15pm
I have never used Danish lager yeast. Does that Danish lager drop crystal clear? Or are you filtering or something else?
Great Pils
2011-03-01 9:28am
Danish Lager yeast is high attenuation and high flocculation. It falls clear by itself.
Get a huge glass and enjoy!
2011-03-15 4:12pm
Used a full oz. of perle and hallertau. Primary and secondary fermentation was around 60 degrees, so I guess it was technically an ale in the end. The smell is insanely floral, almost minty. After about 3 weeks the smell has faded a bit, and the taste has mellowed out nicely. Very easy to drink and finishes very clean. Perfect summer beer. Try this one, you won't be disappointed.
A Prize winner
2011-11-27 1:32pm
This brew took the bronze medal at the Michigan Beerfest.
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