Chinook Pilsner - Kegging

Chinook Pilsner

Type – Extract:
Batch size: 5.25 gal
Boil Size: 2.50 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Fermentation Stage: Two Stages - 10 days primary, 10 days secondary
Original Gravity: 1.049
Final Gravity: 1.009
ABV: 5.18%
IBU: 41.38

Ingredients:
2.5 Gallons Tap Water
4 Gallons Bottled Water – Note: even though this is a 5.25 gal recipe you will need extra because of the fluid loss during the boil process
.5lb Briess 2 row
.75lbs Cara 8
.25 Caramel 120
.5lbs Carapils
6lbs Liquid Malt Extract Plisen
5oz Chinook
1 Safale US-05

Procedure:
Start with 2.5 gal tap water, add grain to cold water and heat water to 165 degrees, and steep grains for 30 minutes
Remove grains and bring wort to boil
Remove pot from heat and add 6lbs Plisen Liquid Malt Extract and return wort to boil
Add 1oz Chinook hops and boil for 45 minutes
Add 2oz Chinook hops and boil for 5 minutes
Add 2oz Chinook hops and boil for 2 minute
Add enough bottled water to bring the specific gravity to 1.049
Cool wort to 70 degrees
Add 1 pack of Safale US-05 yeast

Fermentation:
Primary – 10 days, Secondary 10 days

Kegging:
Keg and set CO2 to 20psi for 4-5 days
Set CO2 to 5-7psi, pour and enjoy