Labor of Love Lager
Classic American Pilsner • All Grain • 6 gal
Brewed on Labor Day 2008. Used a double decoction for the first time. Pulled 60% of mash for 1st decoction and 40% for 2nd decoction.
September 2, 2008 am 12:35am
Ingredients (All Grain, 6 gal)
- 9 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- .5 lbs
Weyermann CaraFoam®; Weyermann
Weyermann CaraFoam®; Weyermann
Pilsner, Lagerbier, alcohol-reduced Beer, Light Beer, Bock Beer
- 4/16 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- 2 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 lbs
Barley Flaked
Barley Flaked
Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.
- 3/4 oz
Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- 1 oz
Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- 1 oz
Saaz - 5.8 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
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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: C - Classic American Pilsner
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.054 | 1.044 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 3.4 SRM | 3 - 6 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.5% ABV | 4.5% - 6% | |
| Bitterness: | 37.0 IBU | 25 - 40 |
