Czech Pils Beer Recipe | All Grain Bohemian Pilsener by Brewer #473810 | Brewer's Friend
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Czech Pils

158 calories 16.4 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.032 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.048 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Calories: 158 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 16.4 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday January 24th 2026
1.048
1.012
4.7%
25.7
3.8
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
1 lb Munich1 lb Munich 37 6 11.1%
7 lb American - Pilsner7 lb Pilsner 37 1.8 77.8%
1 lb Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light1 lb Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - (late boil kettle addition) 42 2.5 11.1%
9 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
3 oz Saaz3 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 2.1 Boil 60 min 25.66 100%
3 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
3 gal Strike 161 °F 150 °F 60 min
4.5 gal Sparge 170 °F 160 °F 20 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 65 °F
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278
Amount:
1 Liters
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
72%
Flocculation:
Med-High
Optimum Temp:
50 - 58 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
48 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 372 B cells required
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Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 27.65 psi       Temp: 68 °F       CO2 Level: 2.5 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Pilsen (Light Lager)
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
7 3 2 5 5 25
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Czech Pils" Bohemian Pilsener beer recipe by Brewer #473810. All Grain, ABV 4.67%, IBU 25.66, SRM 3.75, Fermentables: (Munich, Pilsner, Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light) Hops: (Saaz)
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  • Last Updated: 2026-01-24 16:59 UTC
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