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Crispy Attempt #1

126 calories 10.4 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Czech Pale Lager
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 8.25 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.026 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.039 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Calories: 126 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 10.4 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday February 28th 2026
1.039
1.006
4.4%
23.5
3.0
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
8.50 lb Ireks - Pilsner Malt8.5 lb Pilsner Malt 36 1.8 100%
8.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 60 min 15.01 50%
0.50 oz Saaz0.5 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 30 min 5.77 25%
0.50 oz Saaz0.5 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 10 min 2.72 25%
2 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
8.25 gal 150 °F 150 °F 90 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
0.50 oz Whirlfloc Water Agt Sparge 10 min.
 
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) 71 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-
50 0 0 60 60 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Crispy Attempt #1" Czech Pale Lager beer recipe by Zach S. BIAB, ABV 4.36%, IBU 23.5, SRM 3.01, Fermentables: (Pilsner Malt) Hops: (Saaz) Other: (Whirlfloc)
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  • Last Updated: 2026-03-12 16:21 UTC
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