Wild Pils Classic Pilsner
Classic American Pilsner • Partial Mash • 5 gal
My version of an American Pilsner
August 22, 2007 pm 02:46pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 3.5 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- .5 lbs
American Caramel 20°L
American Caramel 20°L
Provides color, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- 3 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- 2.5 lbs
Corn Flaked (Maize)
Corn Flaked (Maize)
Generally a neutral flavor, used to reduce maltiness of beer. Produces beer with a milder, less malty flavor. Uses: Primarily for light Bohemian and Pilsner lagers.
- 1.0 oz
Cluster - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Cluster
Used for bittering and flavor qualities in light and dark American lagers. Aroma is very floral.
- 1.0 oz
Liberty - 4.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Liberty
Used mainly for finishing German and American style ales and lagers. Aroma is mild and pleasant.
- 1.0 oz
Crystal - 3.2 AA% pellets; boiled 5 min
Crystal
Mild. 'Noble'. Used mainly for its aroma which is mild and pleasant.
- 1 tsp
Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)
Irish Moss
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White Labs WLP840 American Lager
White Labs WLP840 American Lager
This yeast is used to produce American style lagers. Dry and clean with a very slight apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 2 - Pilsner
Subcategory: C - Classic American Pilsner
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.059 | 1.044 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 5.6 SRM | 3 - 6 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.0% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 40.9 IBU | 25 - 40 |
