Historical Beer - Pre-Prohibition Lager
BJCP Style Guide
Top 10 Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Prohibition Lager |
11 gal | 4.35% | 32.74 | 1.044 | 1.010 | All Grain | 4782 | |
| New Zealand Pilsner |
5.5 gal | 5.56% | 34.33 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 4603 | |
| Pre-Prohibition Corn Lager |
5.5 gal | 6% | 40.15 | 1.054 | 1.008 | All Grain | 4433 | |
| Classic American Pilsner 2.0 |
5.5 gal | 5.77% | 42.33 | 1.062 | 1.018 | All Grain | 2486 | |
| Grandfather Lager |
3.5 gal | 7.11% | 36.6 | 1.070 | 1.016 | All Grain | 1859 | |
| Pre pro pils |
5.5 gal | 5.29% | 33.21 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 1767 | |
| Classic American Pilsner |
21 L | 4.78% | 28.28 | 1.047 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1730 | |
| MB4 - Lemon/Rosemary |
22 L | 5.52% | 39.76 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1594 | |
| TEMPLATE FOR FINAL (TBC) |
100 L | 5.25% | 35.46 | 1.049 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1527 | |
| Pater's Pilsner |
12 gal | 5.31% | 43.03 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 1318 |
Newest Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ol' Fashioned Lager |
160 gal | 6.08% | 18.45 | 1.055 | 1.009 | All Grain | 67 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
113 gal | 5.37% | 30.68 | 1.055 | 1.014 | All Grain | 36 | |
| Adios Bitchachos Retro |
2 gal | 5.8% | 36.48 | 1.059 | 1.014 | All Grain | 178 | |
| PPP |
46 L | 5.15% | 39.2 | 1.050 | 1.010 | All Grain | 32 | |
| Pre-Prohibition Lager |
5 gal | 5.66% | 34.64 | 1.054 | 1.011 | All Grain | 176 | |
| Workin' Man |
6 gal | 5.49% | 33.69 | 1.056 | 1.014 | All Grain | 311 | |
| Crime Wave |
5 gal | 5.48% | 45.91 | 1.050 | 1.008 | All Grain | 139 | |
| Pre-Pro Lager |
2.75 gal | 5.17% | 29.34 | 1.050 | 1.011 | All Grain | 189 | |
| 2022 Big Brew American Lager |
6 gal | 4.89% | 27.48 | 1.049 | 1.012 | BIAB | 228 | |
| Olde Worlds |
6 gal | 5.84% | 41.59 | 1.058 | 1.014 | All Grain | 176 |
Fermentables Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Corn | 80 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 19% | 7% - 36% | |
| American - Pale 6-Row | 46 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
35 | 62% | 13% - 100% |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 26 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 56% | 1% - 100% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 20 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 2% | 1% - 5% |
| American - Pilsner | 18 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 65% | 22% - 100% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 12 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 4% | 2% - 6% |
| German - Pilsner | 9 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 55% | 29% - 85% |
| Rice Hulls | 8 | Adjunct | other |
0°L
|
0 | 4% | 1% - 9% | |
| German - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner | 7 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
38 | 51% | 18% - 92% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 10L | 6 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
10°L
|
35 | 8% | 5% - 10% |
Hops Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster | 34 | 6.5 | 40% | 8% - 100% |
| Magnum | 18 | 15 | 25% | 5% - 63% |
| Crystal | 15 | 4.3 | 31% | 9% - 75% |
| Cascade | 12 | 7 | 38% | 18% - 100% |
| Saaz | 12 | 3.5 | 30% | 17% - 77% |
| Mount Hood | 11 | 4.8 | 39% | 13% - 67% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 9 | 3.75 | 39% | 23% - 100% |
| Northern Brewer | 8 | 7.8 | 31% | 17% - 61% |
| Willamette | 7 | 4.5 | 35% | 13% - 42% |
| Sterling | 5 | 8.7 | 39% | 11% - 69% |
Steeping Grains Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
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Yeasts Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 22 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124 | 10 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| White Labs - American Lager Yeast WLP840 | 8 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 77.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wyeast - American Lager 2035 | 8 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 7 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 4 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
| Mangrove Jack - Californian Lager M54 | 4 | Mangrove Jack | Lagers | n/a | Med-High | 79.5% | 64°F | 68°F |
| Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Lager M76 | 4 | Mangrove Jack | Lagers | n/a | Medium | 77.5% | 45°F | 57°F |
| White Labs - Old Bavarian Lager Yeast WLP920 | 4 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium-High | Medium | 69.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 | 3 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 73% | 48°F | 55°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 35 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 19 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 17 | Water Agt | Mash | 64% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 14 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 14 | Water Agt | Boil | 52% | 6% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 8 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 50% |
| Irish Moss | 7 | Fining | Boil | 45% | 11% - 100% |
| Wyeast - Beer Nutrient | 4 | Other | Mash | 52% | 25% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 0% | 0% - 1% |
| Baking Soda | 2 | Water Agt | Mash | 0% | 0% - 0% |
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