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Pilsner/Saison

139 calories 11.1 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: American Light Lager
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 12 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 13 gallons
Post Boil Size: 12 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.040 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.043 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Source: Lisa and Sanjay
Calories: 139 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 11.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday March 6th 2021
1.043
1.006
4.8%
34.9
3.4
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
17 lb American - Pilsner17 lb Pilsner 37 1.8 85%
1 lb American - White Wheat1 lb White Wheat 40 2.8 5%
1 lb American - Vienna1 lb Vienna 35 4 5%
1 lb American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)1 lb Carapils (Dextrine Malt) 33 1.8 5%
20 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
2 oz Hallertau Blanc2 oz Hallertau Blanc Hops Pellet 9.2 Boil 60 min 31.97 50%
1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops Pellet 2.8 Boil 20 min 2.95 25%
1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops Pellet 2.8 Boil 0 min 25%
4 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
6.25 gal Strike 161 °F 148 °F 45 min
2.5 gal Infusion -- 168 °F 15 min
6.25 gal Fly Sparge -- -- --
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 68 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
2 g Chalk Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
9 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
3 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
6 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
6 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
9.97 ml Lactic acid 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:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 170 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.65 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
80 5 25 75 80 100
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Pilsner/Saison" American Light Lager beer recipe by Lisa and Sanjay. All Grain, ABV 4.82%, IBU 34.92, SRM 3.36, Fermentables: (Pilsner, White Wheat, Vienna, Carapils (Dextrine Malt)) Hops: (Hallertau Blanc, Hallertau Mittelfruh) Other: (Chalk, Calcium Chloride (dihydrate), Epsom Salt, Gypsum, Baking Soda, Lactic acid)
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  • Last Updated: 2021-03-06 17:21 UTC
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