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German Pilsner - Kegging

163 calories 14.4 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: German Pilsner (Pils)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 2.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.099 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.050 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Source: Wicked Pissa Brewers
Calories: 163 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 14.4 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday February 12th 2023
1.050
1.009
5.3%
19.4
3.7
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
6 lb Liquid Malt Extract - Pilsen6 lb Liquid Malt Extract - Pilsen 35 2 80%
6 lbs / 0.00
Steeping Grains
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
1 lb German - Pilsner1 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 13.3%
0.50 lb Munich - Light 10L0.5 lb Munich - Light 10L 33 10 6.7%
0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 60 min 8.54 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 30 min 6.57 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 15 min 4.24 33.3%
3 oz / 0.00
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
82%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 82 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Notes

German Pilsner

Type – Extract:
Batch size: 5.25 gal
Boil Size: 2.5 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Fermentation Stage: Two Stages - 2 weeks primary, 4 weeks secondary
Original Gravity: 1.050
Final Gravity: 1.009
ABV: 5.34%
IBU: 19.35


Ingredients:
2.5 gal Tap Water
4 Gallons Bottled Water – Note: even though this is a 5 gallon recipe, you will need extra water because of the fluid loss during the boil process
1lb German Pilsner
.5lbs German Munich
6lbs Pilsen Malt Syrup
3oz Saaz Hops
2 Saflager S-23 Lager Yeast


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, add 6lbs Pilsen Malt Syrup and return wort to boil
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 60 minutes
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 30 minutes
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 15 minutes
Cool wort to 70 degrees
Add enough bottled water to bring the specific gravity to 1.047
Add 2 packs Saflager S-23 Lager Yeast


Fermentation:
Primary – 2 weeks at 64-70 degrees
Secondary – 2 weeks at 45-50 degrees
Secondary – 2 weeks at 35-40 degrees


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

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