Historical Beer - Pre-Prohibition Lager
BJCP Style GuideTop 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 | 4312 | |
| Pre-Prohibition Corn Lager |
5.5 gal | 6% | 40.15 | 1.054 | 1.008 | All Grain | 4023 | |
| New Zealand Pilsner |
5.5 gal | 5.56% | 34.33 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3801 | |
| Classic American Pilsner 2.0 |
5.5 gal | 5.77% | 42.33 | 1.062 | 1.018 | All Grain | 2241 | |
| Pre pro pils |
5.5 gal | 5.29% | 33.21 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 1571 | |
| Grandfather Lager |
3.5 gal | 7.11% | 36.6 | 1.070 | 1.016 | All Grain | 1562 | |
| Classic American Pilsner |
21 L | 4.78% | 28.28 | 1.047 | 1.011 | All Grain | 1460 | |
| MB4 - Lemon/Rosemary |
22 L | 5.52% | 39.76 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1348 | |
| TEMPLATE FOR FINAL (TBC) |
100 L | 5.25% | 35.46 | 1.049 | 1.009 | All Grain | 1310 | |
| Pater's Pilsner |
12 gal | 5.31% | 43.03 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 1125 |
Newest Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Prohibition Lager - BYO |
5 gal | 6.24% | 46.53 | 1.060 | 1.015 | All Grain | 21 | |
| Cappy #2 (Clas. Amer. Pilsner) |
5.5 gal | 4.9% | 32.12 | 1.047 | 1.010 | All Grain | 25 | |
| Pre Prohibition Lager |
12 gal | 4.76% | 28.41 | 1.048 | 1.011 | All Grain | 33 | |
| Texas lager |
3.2 gal | 4.5% | 27.08 | 1.038 | 1.004 | BIAB | 88 | |
| Neighbor |
6 gal | 4.66% | 9.54 | 1.044 | 1.008 | All Grain | 176 | |
| New Zealand Pilsner |
20 L | 5.88% | 42.94 | 1.052 | 1.008 | All Grain | 61 | |
| Pre-Prohibition lager |
5.5 gal | 5.78% | 35.87 | 1.055 | 1.011 | BIAB | 85 | |
| Pre-Pro Mexico Lager |
6 gal | 4.77% | 36.66 | 1.049 | 1.013 | BIAB | 115 | |
| (2021-10-24) Liberty Lager |
5.5 gal | 5.78% | 32.92 | 1.055 | 1.011 | BIAB | 30 | |
| Modern Hop CAP 1.04 |
6 gal | 5.62115% | 0 | 1.050 | 1.007 | All Grain | 94 |
Fermentables Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaked Corn | 55 | Adjunct | raw |
0.5°L
|
40 | 19% | 7% - 36% | |
| American - Pale 6-Row | 31 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
35 | 67% | 13% - 100% |
| Pale 2-Row | 21 | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 58% | 20% - 100% | |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 13 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 2% | 1% - 5% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 10 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 4% | 2% - 6% |
| American - Pilsner | 10 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 67% | 39% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 6 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 30% | 5% - 100% | |
| German - Pilsner | 6 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 60% | 29% - 85% |
| Liquid Malt Extract - Light | 5 | Liquid Extract | extract |
4°L
|
35 | 75% | 52% - 100% | |
| Rice Hulls | 5 | Adjunct | other |
0°L
|
0 | 4% | 1% - 9% |
Hops Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster | 26 | 6.5 | 39% | 8% - 75% |
| Cascade | 11 | 7 | 39% | 18% - 100% |
| Saaz | 10 | 3.5 | 29% | 17% - 77% |
| Crystal | 10 | 4.3 | 31% | 9% - 75% |
| Magnum | 10 | 15 | 24% | 5% - 63% |
| Northern Brewer | 8 | 7.8 | 31% | 17% - 61% |
| Mount Hood | 7 | 4.8 | 35% | 13% - 67% |
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 5 | 3.75 | 44% | 31% - 100% |
| Perle | 4 | 8.2 | 57% | 20% - 100% |
| Willamette | 4 | 4.5 | 34% | 13% - 42% |
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 | 13 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124 | 9 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 6 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| White Labs - American Lager Yeast WLP840 | 5 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 77.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wyeast - American Lager 2035 | 4 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Wyeast - Pilsen Lager 2007 | 4 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 73% | 48°F | 56°F |
| White Labs - Old Bavarian Lager Yeast WLP920 | 4 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium-High | Medium | 69.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wyeast - California Lager 2112 | 3 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | High | 69% | 58°F | 68°F |
| Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84 | 3 | Mangrove Jack | Lagers | n/a | High | 78% | 50°F | 59°F |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 3 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 10 | Water Agt | Mash | 68% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 8 | Water Agt | Sparge | 27% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 7 | Fining | Boil | 45% | 11% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 6 | Water Agt | Boil | 71% | 38% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 5 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 33% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 38% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 4 | Water Agt | Mash | 0% | 0% - 1% |
| Wyeast - Beer Nutrient | 4 | Other | Boil | 52% | 25% - 100% |
| Sea salt | 2 | Spice | Mash | 10% | 0% - 20% |
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