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Belgin Pils (American Stella)

149 calories 12.3 g 12 oz
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Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Classic American Pilsner
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 3.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 4.92 gallons
Post Boil Size: 3.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.033 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.046 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Calories: 149 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 12.3 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday May 30th 2026
1.046
1.007
5.2%
32.4
3.0
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
6 lb Dingemans - Belgian Pilsner Malt6 lb Belgian Pilsner Malt 37 1.6 96.8%
0.20 lb Flaked Corn0.2 lb Flaked Corn 40 0.5 3.2%
6.20 lbs / $ 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1.50 oz Saaz1.5 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 2.1 Boil 60 min 19.98 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 2.1 Boil 20 min 8.07 22.2%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Leaf/Whole 2.1 Boil 10 min 4.39 22.2%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Leaf/Whole 2.1 Boil 0 min 22.2%
4.50 oz / $ 0.00
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Whirlfloc Water Agt Boil 10 min.
1 tsp Yeast Nutrient Other Mash 0 min.
2 g Chalk Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.50 g Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
83%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
60 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 53 B cells required
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Priming
CO2 Level: 2.2 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
59 7 52 92 100 63
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
5 gal Beta Rest Steeping 148 °F 148 °F 45 min
5 gal Alpha Rest Steeping 148 °F 158 °F 45 min
5 gal Mash Out Temperature 158 °F 170 °F 15 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 2.5 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 148 °F
Quick Water Requirements
Water Gallons  Quarts
Strike water volume at mash thickness of 2.5 qt/lb 3.88 15.5  
Mash volume with grains 4.37 17.5  
Grain absorption losses -0.78 -3.1  
Remaining sparge water volume (equipment estimates 2.32 g | 9.3 qt) 2.07 8.3  
Mash Lauter Tun losses -0.25 -1  
Pre boil volume (equipment estimates 5.17 g | 20.7 qt) 4.92 19.7  
Boil off losses -1.5 -6  
Hops absorption losses (first wort, boil, aroma) -0.17 -0.7  
Post boil Volume 3.5 14  
Going into fermentor 3.5 14  
Total: 5.95 23.8
Equipment Profile Used: System Default
"Belgin Pils (American Stella)" Classic American Pilsner beer recipe by Four82nd. All Grain, ABV 5.15%, IBU 32.43, SRM 3, Fermentables: (Belgian Pilsner Malt, Flaked Corn) Hops: (Saaz) Other: (Whirlfloc, Yeast Nutrient, Chalk, Calcium Chloride (anhydrous), Epsom Salt, Gypsum, Salt)
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  • Last Updated: 2026-05-30 09:53 UTC