Pale Bitter European Beer - German Pils

A light-bodied, highly-attenuated, gold-colored, bottom-fermented bitter German beer showing excellent head retention and an elegant, floral hop aroma. Crisp, clean, and refreshing, a German Pils showcases the finest quality German malt and hops.

Flavor Profile: Medium to high hop bitterness dominates the palate and lingers into the aftertaste. Moderate to moderately-low grainy-sweet malt character supports the hop bitterness. Low to high floral, spicy, or herbal hop flavor. Clean fermentation profile. Dry to med

Ingredients: Continental Pilsner malt, German hop varieties (especially Saazer-type varieties such as Tettnanger, Hallertauer, and Spalt for taste and aroma; Saaz is less common), German lager yeast.

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Top 10 German Pils Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Prima Pils Clone	6.08 gal	5.17%	45.17	1.053	1.014		All Grain	6590
Pivo Hoppy Pils	5.5 gal	5%	39.87	1.047	1.009		All Grain	5027
01 PILS LÅGËRSTRØM	600 L	4.8%	30.89	1.046	1.010		All Grain	3143
Zwickel_I	4.5 gal	4.68%	22.15	1.048	1.013		All Grain	2969
Rye Pilsner	1 gal	4.96%	20.59	1.044	1.006		All Grain	2953
Bohemian Pilsner	38 gal	4.67%	43.53	1.049	1.013		All Grain	2907
Flensburger Pilsener Clone	34 L	5%	39.79	1.050	1.012		All Grain	2890
21: German Pilsner	5.5 gal	5.2%	38.32	1.052	1.012		All Grain	2820
Kingpin lager clone	5 gal	4.78%	27.64	1.044	1.008		All Grain	2773
Bohemian Pils	6 gal	5.08%	34.73	1.050	1.011		BIAB	2547

Newest German Pils Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Awesome Recipe	20.8 L	3.91%	0	1.040	1.010		All Grain	6
Pilsner	11 gal	4.91%	39.42	1.044	1.007		All Grain	9
Morning Star Pills	16 gal	4.92%	28.13	1.049	1.012		All Grain	46
(2023-01-24) Bitburger Clone	5.75 gal	5.18%	36.13	1.052	1.012		All Grain	4
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	5.3%	16.79	1.054	1.013		All Grain	70
The Connection: Hersbrucker	5 gal	5.41%	37.05	1.049	1.007		All Grain	45
Dortmunder	20 L	4.62%	23.52	1.048	1.012		All Grain	30
Shared Pilsner	45 L	5.05%	23.47	1.047	1.008		All Grain	35
Gimme Somma Your Love	5.5 gal	4.81%	53.78	1.047	1.011		BIAB	43
Dry-Hopped Pilsner	3.9 gal	4.58%	42.62	1.047	1.012		BIAB	103

Fermentables Used In German Pils Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	373	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	89%	4% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	184	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	3%	1% - 16%
American - Pilsner	111	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	84%	20% - 100%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	93	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	88%	18% - 100%
German - Vienna	71	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	13%	2% - 100%
German - Carapils	70	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	5%	2% - 16%
Munich - Light 10L	64		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	9%	1% - 27%
German - Melanoidin	61	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	3%	1% - 7%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	59	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	5%	1% - 14%
German - CaraFoam	52	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	37	6%	1% - 33%

Hops Used In German Pils Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Hallertau Mittelfruh	241	3.75	32%	4% - 100%
Saaz	207	3.5	29%	5% - 75%
Magnum	198	15	25%	0% - 100%
Tettnanger	187	4.5	28%	2% - 100%
Perle	119	8.2	33%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	70	4	32%	2% - 100%
Saphir	44	4.25	26%	6% - 67%
Spalt	40	4.5	26%	5% - 69%
Domestic Hallertau	32	3.9	33%	13% - 100%
Cascade	30	7	29%	3% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In German Pils Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	5	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	57%	33% - 100%
German - Carapils	5	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	100%	100% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	3	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	46%	17% - 100%
German - Melanoidin	3	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	48%	11% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	2		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	50%	33% - 67%
German - CaraFoam	2	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	37	100%	100% - 100%

Yeasts Used In German Pils Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	301	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	61	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	56	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	51	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest	42	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	70%	50°F	60°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	33	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
Imperial Yeast - L13 Global	24	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium-low	73%	46°F	56°F
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833	22	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	73%	48°F	55°F
Fermentis - Saflager - Swiss Lager Yeast S-189	22	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	84%	48°F	72°F
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071	20	Omega Yeast Labs	Norwegian Ales	High	Medium	78%	68°F	95°F

Other Ingredients Used In German Pils Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	227	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	114	Water Agt	Mash	77%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	106	Water Agt	Boil	57%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	91	Water Agt	Mash	10%	0% - 55%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	89	Water Agt	Mash	12%	0% - 83%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	69	Water Agt	Mash	26%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	50	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	45	Fining	Mash	65%	0% - 100%
Wyeast - Beer Nutrient	31	Water Agt	Boil	32%	0% - 96%
Phosphoric acid	21	Water Agt	Mash	70%	0% - 100%

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