Highland Pilsner
German Pilsner (Pils) • All Grain • 11 gal
My first Pilsner attempt, someday
February 12, 2008 pm 10:03pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 11 gal)
- 17.33 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 1.68 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
- 0.29 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- 3.4 oz
Tettnanger - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
- 1.10 oz
Czech Saaz - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 1.10 oz
Sterling - 7.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Sterling
Perceived to be similar to a Saaz and Mt. Hood combination. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement.
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White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager
White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager
Classic pilsner strain from the premier pilsner producer in the Czech Republic. Somewhat dry with a malty finish, this yeast is best suited for European pilsner production.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 2 - Pilsner
Subcategory: A - German Pilsner (Pils)
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.045 | 1.044 - 1.050 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 1.008 - 1.013 | |
| Color: | 3.0 SRM | 2 - 5 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.6% ABV | 4.4% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 39.0 IBU | 25 - 45 |
