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.
BJCP Style GuideTop 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% |