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American Pilsener (BCS)

192 calories 15.8 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Classic American Pilsner
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 6 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.050 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.059 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Hop Utilization: 97%
Calories: 192 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.8 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Thursday October 16th 2025
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1.059
1.009
6.5%
36.1
3.2
n/a
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Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9.50 lb Rahr - Standard 2-Row9.5 lb Standard 2-Row 36.8 1.8 76%
3 lb Flaked Corn3 lb Flaked Corn 40 0.5 24%
12.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
2 oz Saaz2 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 First Wort at 212 °F 60 min 23.59 33.3%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil at 212 °F 20 min 6.49 16.7%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil at 212 °F 10 min 3.89 16.7%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil at 212 °F 5 min 2.14 16.7%
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil at 212 °F 0 min 16.7%
6 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
8 gal Temperature 148 °F 148 °F 90 min
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23
Amount:
2 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
82%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
50 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 115 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
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"American Pilsener (BCS)" Classic American Pilsner beer recipe by Brewer #97574. BIAB, ABV 6.5%, IBU 36.11, SRM 3.24, Fermentables: (Standard 2-Row, Flaked Corn) Hops: (Saaz)
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  • Last Updated: 2025-10-16 14:33 UTC
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