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Author:

NDB

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 15

Boil Gravity: 1.068

Efficiency: 73

Mash Thickness: 1.3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/20/2022 1:29 PM

Notes: Original gravity: 1.075 (18.2ºP)
Final gravity: 1.018 (4.6ºP)
Alcohol by volume: 7.5 %
IBU: 10

Malts:
4.9 kg Pilsner malt (75 % of malt)
1.6 kg wood smoked malt (25 %)
10–12 liters of juniper branches, or 2–4 liters of spruce or fir tips
20–40 g of medium-alpha hops for 10 IBU (hop tea)
Kveik or ale yeast

Make an infusion from the juniper branches, spruce tips or fir tips with enough water for the mash. Let the branches or tips infuse for 2–3 hours. Before mashing in, heat the infusion high enough to arrive at a mash temperature of 66–68°C (151–154°F). Keep the mash at this temperature for 45 minutes.

Once you have mashed in, add more hot water onto the spent branches or tips to make an infusion for sparging. At this point, prepare the hop tea: Boil the hops in a small amount of water for one hour, and then dump the whole tea into the mash. Use around one liter of water per 30 grams of hops (quart per ounce). Note: this method gives roughly half of the bitterness of a typical wort boil.

Raise the mash to 70–72°C (158–162°F), and hold at this temperature for half an hour. Then raise to 75–78°C (167–172°F) for the final 30 minutes. Begin lautering, and recirculate until the wort runs clear. Sparge with 75–78°C (167–172°F) juniper infusion until 20 liters is collected.

Author:

Back9brewery_AZ

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.047

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/30/2021 1:45 PM

Notes: Mash grains at 150° F (66° C) for 60 minutes. Mash out and sparge at 168° F (76° C). Boil 90 minutes, adding first hops 60 minutes before flameout. Add Saaz hops and ground spices at flameout, and whirlpool 5 minutes. Chill wort to 63° F (17° C) and ferment for 7 days, allowing temperature to free rise to 73° F (23° C) and ferment to completion.

Author:

guilleweb

Boil Size: 26 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.051

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 1.91 bar

Creation Date: 12/17/2019 12:57 PM

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Author:

veswill3

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/18/2017 8:25 PM

Notes: Add lactose with ~10 min left in the boil

## finalize coffee addition instructions:
- add 1 pot of STRONG coffee while kegging
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- let it sit on grounds for ~3 days (too long makes too bitter)

Author:

Rodrigodagos

Boil Size: 26 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.039

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 21 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/19/2015 11:09 PM

Notes:

Author:

DustyBrew2006

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.05

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 67 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/19/2016 11:04 PM

Notes: bourbon chunks--soak in bourbon 3 weeks if no smell

Author:

Boil Size: 31.8 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 12.8

Efficiency: 80

Mash Thickness: 3.5

Sugar Scale: Plato

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 19 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/8/2015 6:49 AM

Notes: Yeast: http://www.fermentum-mobile.pl/portfolio-item/fm52-amerykanski-sen/

Author:

BrewerDJ

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.067

Efficiency: 85

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/2/2015 2:18 AM

Notes:

Author:

Jeffterk

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.035

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 1.4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.75

Primary Temp: 50 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 23.72 psi

Creation Date: 3/31/2024 3:22 AM

Notes: Fermentation:

Cooling: Immediately cool the wort to around 50°F (10°C) to prepare for pitching the yeast.
Pitching: After aerating the wort thoroughly, pitch the yeast. Using a yeast starter is highly recommended to ensure a strong and healthy fermentation, especially important for lager yeasts.

Pressure Fermentation: Ferment the beer under a pressure of 10-15 psi. This suppresses ester and fusel alcohol production, allowing for a clean fermentation. Pressure fermentation can also permit slightly higher fermentation temperatures, potentially up to 60°F (15.5°C), without sacrificing the clean flavor profile desirable in a Czech Pilsner.

Diacetyl Rest: Towards the end of fermentation, allow the temperature to rise to 60°F (15.5°C) for 48 hours. This helps the yeast metabolize any diacetyl, preventing off-flavors in the final beer.
Lagering: After the diacetyl rest, reduce the temperature to 35°F (1.7°C) and lager for 4-6 weeks. This step is crucial for developing the crisp, clean character of the beer.
Packaging:

Carbonation: Target 2.2-2.5 volumes of CO2 for authentic Czech Pilsner carbonation. This can be achieved through bottle conditioning or forced carbonation in a keg.
Conditioning: After carbonation, the beer benefits from further cold conditioning. Allow it to condition at lagering temperatures for at least two weeks before serving to ensure the flavors have melded and the beer has clarified.

Additional Tips:
Water Chemistry: The soft water profile is key to a Czech Pilsner. Adjust your water chemistry to mimic that of Plzeň, focusing on keeping the mineral content low to highlight the malt and hops.
Decoction Mashing: This traditional method enhances the malt profile and complexity of the beer. It's time-consuming but contributes significantly to the authenticity and depth of flavor in the final product.

Yeast Health: Starting with a healthy yeast culture is vital for clean lager fermentation. A yeast starter will help ensure you have enough viable cells for a clean, vigorous fermentation.
Patience: The lagering phase is essential for achieving the characteristic clean, crisp profile of a Czech Pilsner. Don't rush this step; the longer lagering period will reward you with a clearer, more refined beer.

By following this detailed recipe and process, you should be well on your way to brewing a delicious Czech Pilsner that pays homage to the traditional styles of the Czech Republic. Enjoy the brewing process and the resulting beer!

Author:

Woozy

Boil Size: 23.8 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.053

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: 2.75

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/27/2017 12:39 AM

Notes: .75 liter starter for yeast all pitched into fermentor (plus 15ml water to get to 1040)
Add Blackberry to secondary fermentor glass and hold at 68f
1-2 weeks in primary then 1-2 weeks in secondary cold crash and keg

Author:

Kenneth Hjelm

Boil Size: 30 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 85

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: Sugar sirup

Priming Amount: 7g/L

Creation Date: 12/22/2016 1:35 PM

Notes: 3L/KG - 15.30 L
Mash for 50 min at 65 and 10 min at 75
Protaflock
Dryhop with spinach 2 days, 50 g.

Author:

TampaTony

Boil Size: 14 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.06

Efficiency: 68

Mash Thickness: 1.3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 67 ° F

Priming Method: Forced

Priming Amount: 12 psi

Creation Date: 9/27/2013 3:18 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 1000 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.058

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/8/2015 7:25 PM

Notes:

Author:

Kjeller 5

Boil Size: 28 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 18 ° C

Priming Method: Sukkerlake

Priming Amount: 6 g sukker/l

Creation Date: 9/19/2015 10:19 AM

Notes: Kjøl ned til 17 grader før pitching av gjær.

Author:

Mellow Fellow

Boil Size: 2.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.172

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.25

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/24/2015 7:41 PM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 20 Litres

Boil Time: 65

Boil Gravity: 1.029

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 23 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/27/2015 5:51 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 1.25 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/18/2015 2:41 AM

Notes:

Author:

codkaz

Boil Size: 1.98 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.039

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.33

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/7/2014 3:57 AM

Notes:

Author:

cueball484

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.042

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: 1.35

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/23/2014 6:29 PM

Notes:

Author:

mpride1911

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.057

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 64 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/2/2013 10:45 PM

Notes: