Czech Lager - Czech Pale Lager

A lighter-bodied, rich, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager (Pilsner-type) beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, and slightly less intense format.

Flavor Profile: Medium-low to medium bready-rich malt flavor with a rounded, hoppy finish. Low to medium-high spicy or herbal hop flavor. Bitterness is prominent but never harsh. Flavorful and refreshing. Diacetyl or fruity esters are acceptable at low levels, but need n

Ingredients: Soft water with low sulfate and carbonate content, Saazer-type hops, Czech Pilsner malt, Czech lager yeast. Low ion water provides a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile despite high hopping rates.

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Top 10 Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
pFriem Pilsner	5.5 gal	5.08%	27.76	1.052	1.013		All Grain	3528
Extract lager	10 L	3.62%	29.53	1.037	1.009		extract	3381
Slavianka Pilsner Jever Style	18 L	4.98%	44.12	1.049	1.011		extract	2806
Czechs' in the Male	5 gal	6.43%	28.23	1.062	1.013		All Grain	2414
Coffee Lager of Doom	5 gal	4.6%	34.48	1.048	1.013		All Grain	2399
03A1. Czech Pale Lager	5.5 gal	3.79%	21.09	1.037	1.008		All Grain	2186
MaxPils	23 L	5.84%	25.46	1.057	1.012		All Grain	2026
Tsjekkisk pils	25 L	5.69%	45.76	1.057	1.013		All Grain	1951
Malibu Logger	26.8 L	4.75%	48.96	1.045	1.008		All Grain	1747
Citra Pilsener	100 L	5.32%	30.86	1.052	1.011		All Grain	1629

Newest Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Czech Pilsner	11 gal	4.06%	26.04	1.039	1.008		All Grain	6
Pilsner	50 L	5.45%	21.93	1.052	1.010		All Grain	33
Awesome Recipe	20.8 L	4.38%	0	1.045	1.011		All Grain	2
Czech Please! V2	4.25 gal	3.55%	26.77	1.037	1.010		BIAB	56
Majsko 2023	46 L	4.76%	32.56	1.044	1.008		All Grain	90
lager	3.75 gal	3.45%	0	1.035	1.009		BIAB	18
Czech Please!	109 gal	4.7%	21.95	1.046	1.011		All Grain	69
helles	3 gal	5.16%	31.45	1.052	1.012		All Grain	16
Budvar clone	5.5 gal	5.1%	24	1.052	1.013		All Grain	18
Tsjekkisk Pils	50 L	5.83%	36.31	1.052	1.008		All Grain	23

Fermentables Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	217	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	84%	15% - 100%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	126	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	86%	35% - 100%
German - Carapils	114	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	8%	2% - 35%
American - Pilsner	103	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	82%	3% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	99	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	4%	1% - 11%
German - Vienna	71	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	24%	1% - 100%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	65	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	6%	1% - 32%
Munich - Light 10L	62		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	10%	1% - 81%
German - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner	60	German	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	38	87%	8% - 100%
German - Melanoidin	58	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	6%	1% - 100%

Hops Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	526	3.5	34%	2% - 100%
Magnum	83	15	27%	2% - 100%
Perle	48	8.2	30%	3% - 100%
Tettnanger	41	4.5	34%	5% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	37	3.75	34%	5% - 100%
Cascade	36	7	33%	9% - 100%
Citra	23	11	33%	8% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	19	3.9	34%	11% - 100%
Amarillo	18	8.6	45%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	18	4	38%	5% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	4	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	62%	15% - 100%
German - Carapils	3	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	72%	15% - 100%
German - Pilsner	3	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	74%	61% - 100%
American - Caramel / Crystal 150L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	150°L	33	100%	100% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	2		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	8%	8% - 9%
American - Pilsner	2	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	75%	50% - 100%
German - CaraMunich I	2	German	Grain	crystal malt	39°L	34	100%	100% - 100%

Yeasts Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	163	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	77	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802	52	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	77.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278	50	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	72%	50°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84	43	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	High	78%	50°F	59°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	43	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	28	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	25	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel	21	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	73%	52°F	58°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	20	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F

Other Ingredients Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	82	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	63	Water Agt	Mash	84%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	55	Water Agt	Boil	67%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	52	Other	Boil	71%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	38	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	36	Water Agt	Mash	6%	0% - 91%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	27	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	19	Water Agt	Mash	75%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	17	Other	Mash	42%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	16	Water Agt	Mash	27%	0% - 100%

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