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	4249
Extract lager	10 L	3.62%	29.53	1.037	1.009		extract	4197
Slavianka Pilsner Jever Style	18 L	4.98%	44.12	1.049	1.011		extract	3199
Coffee Lager of Doom	5 gal	4.6%	34.48	1.048	1.013		All Grain	3153
Czechs' in the Male	5 gal	6.43%	28.23	1.062	1.013		All Grain	2888
03A1. Czech Pale Lager	5.5 gal	3.79%	21.09	1.037	1.008		All Grain	2650
MaxPils	23 L	5.84%	25.46	1.057	1.012		All Grain	2484
Tsjekkisk pils	25 L	5.69%	45.76	1.057	1.013		All Grain	2236
Citra Pilsener	100 L	5.32%	30.86	1.052	1.011		All Grain	2196
Malibu Logger	26.8 L	4.75%	48.96	1.045	1.008		All Grain	2022

Newest Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Czech Pilsner	5.25 gal	4.12%	21.72	1.043	1.011		All Grain	38
Grackle Tmávy Lezák	5.5 gal	4.52%	22.93	1.046	1.011		All Grain	25
Dvanda (12° 5,3% 40 IBU pale lager, 4/2024, "12")	50 L	5.32%	41.21	1.048	1.008		All Grain	34
Thrills for the Pils	5.5 gal	5.64%	17.7	1.052	1.009		BIAB	23
freds mexi / lithuanian farmhouse	135 gal	6.39%	27.73	1.057	1.009		All Grain	29
Awesome Recipe	12 L	5.02%	21.36	1.048	1.010		All Grain	19
Czech Pale Lager	5.5 gal	4.02%	14.25	1.041	1.010		All Grain	13
Second try	20.8 L	4.1%	23.28	1.038	1.007		All Grain	32
Awesome Recipe	3 L	3.8%	33.7	1.039	1.010		All Grain	29
Pilsner (old) test	4.8 L	4.96%	23.65	1.044	1.006		All Grain	24

Fermentables Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	225	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	83%	15% - 100%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	148	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	85%	6% - 100%
German - Carapils	134	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	8%	2% - 35%
American - Pilsner	116	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	81%	3% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	107	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	4%	1% - 11%
German - Vienna	76	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	23%	1% - 100%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	72	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	7%	1% - 32%
German - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner	68	German	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	38	87%	8% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	64		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	10%	1% - 81%
German - Melanoidin	63	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	606	3.5	34%	1% - 100%
Magnum	91	15	27%	2% - 100%
Perle	53	8.2	30%	3% - 100%
Tettnanger	49	4.5	34%	5% - 100%
Cascade	45	7	33%	9% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	43	3.75	32%	5% - 100%
Citra	27	11	32%	8% - 100%
Amarillo	20	8.6	43%	2% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	20	3.9	34%	11% - 100%
Brewmaster - Czech Saaz	19	2.8	31%	10% - 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%
Munich - Light 10L	3		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	39%	8% - 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%
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%
Joe White - Light Munich	2	AU	Grain	specialty malt	5.25°L	35.9	75%	50% - 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	196	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	89	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278	56	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	72%	50°F	58°F
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802	54	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	77.5%	50°F	55°F
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84	49	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	High	78%	50°F	59°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	45	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	30	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	30	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel	23	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	73%	52°F	58°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	22	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	107	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	81	Water Agt	Mash	79%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	65	Water Agt	Boil	65%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	65	Fining	Boil	71%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	55	Water Agt	Mash	16%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	48	Water Agt	Mash	6%	0% - 91%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	38	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	25	Water Agt	Mash	68%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	24	Water Agt	Mash	16%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	19	Other	Boil	36%	0% - 100%

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