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Author:

wesiht

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/12/2013 4:05 AM

Notes: need 1 gallon of starter.
use 16 oz of dme 36 hours prior to pitching with 4.5 quarts of water. Boil water add DME boil for 15min. Cover and cool to 65°. Pitch yeast store in 2 1gal fermenters for at least 36hours stirring constantly at 65-69°.

Author:

hopster17

Boil Size: 4 Gallons

Boil Time: 65

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 68

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/15/2012 6:11 AM

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Author:

AsibBounder

Boil Size: 16 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.089

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 19 ° C

Priming Method: dextrose

Priming Amount: 45g

Creation Date: 11/15/2014 2:59 PM

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Author:

Boil Size: 2.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.111

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/3/2015 4:05 PM

Notes: Meant to brew a DIPA, but overshot the malt bill a little... okay a lot. Also, using a Mr. Beer keg to ferment in, and thought it was 2.5 gallons, when it's really only 2.

Author:

JonKleiven

Boil Size: 25 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.105

Efficiency: 37.5

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/5/2016 7:16 PM

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Author:

Izzie1701

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.119

Efficiency: 100

Mash Thickness: 1.9

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 8/27/2016 6:03 PM

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Author:

Gautøl

Boil Size: 28.5 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.078

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/17/2017 7:46 AM

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Author:

Kabbooom

Boil Size: 25 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.078

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: 3.13

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/4/2018 11:14 AM

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Author:

Marsam Brands

Boil Size: 90 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.152

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 3

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 2.0

Primary Temp: 12 ° C

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 11/12/2018 3:19 PM

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Author:

3W Brewing

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/7/2019 1:22 PM

Notes: Part British, part European. Good mix of different ingredients. Maple syrup added in last 10 minutes of boil. Smells really good. Add Crown Royal soaked oak chips after Fermentation for 1 week.

Author:

Jeffterk

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.035

Efficiency: 60

Mash Thickness: 1.4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.75

Primary Temp: 50 ° F

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 23.72 psi

Creation Date: 3/31/2024 3:22 AM

Notes: Fermentation:

Cooling: Immediately cool the wort to around 50°F (10°C) to prepare for pitching the yeast.
Pitching: After aerating the wort thoroughly, pitch the yeast. Using a yeast starter is highly recommended to ensure a strong and healthy fermentation, especially important for lager yeasts.

Pressure Fermentation: Ferment the beer under a pressure of 10-15 psi. This suppresses ester and fusel alcohol production, allowing for a clean fermentation. Pressure fermentation can also permit slightly higher fermentation temperatures, potentially up to 60°F (15.5°C), without sacrificing the clean flavor profile desirable in a Czech Pilsner.

Diacetyl Rest: Towards the end of fermentation, allow the temperature to rise to 60°F (15.5°C) for 48 hours. This helps the yeast metabolize any diacetyl, preventing off-flavors in the final beer.
Lagering: After the diacetyl rest, reduce the temperature to 35°F (1.7°C) and lager for 4-6 weeks. This step is crucial for developing the crisp, clean character of the beer.
Packaging:

Carbonation: Target 2.2-2.5 volumes of CO2 for authentic Czech Pilsner carbonation. This can be achieved through bottle conditioning or forced carbonation in a keg.
Conditioning: After carbonation, the beer benefits from further cold conditioning. Allow it to condition at lagering temperatures for at least two weeks before serving to ensure the flavors have melded and the beer has clarified.

Additional Tips:
Water Chemistry: The soft water profile is key to a Czech Pilsner. Adjust your water chemistry to mimic that of Plzeň, focusing on keeping the mineral content low to highlight the malt and hops.
Decoction Mashing: This traditional method enhances the malt profile and complexity of the beer. It's time-consuming but contributes significantly to the authenticity and depth of flavor in the final product.

Yeast Health: Starting with a healthy yeast culture is vital for clean lager fermentation. A yeast starter will help ensure you have enough viable cells for a clean, vigorous fermentation.
Patience: The lagering phase is essential for achieving the characteristic clean, crisp profile of a Czech Pilsner. Don't rush this step; the longer lagering period will reward you with a clearer, more refined beer.

By following this detailed recipe and process, you should be well on your way to brewing a delicious Czech Pilsner that pays homage to the traditional styles of the Czech Republic. Enjoy the brewing process and the resulting beer!

Author:

EREN LAN

Boil Size: 550 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 10

Efficiency: 72

Mash Thickness: 3.5

Sugar Scale: Plato

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 1.5

Primary Temp: 12 ° C

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: 2.07 bar

Creation Date: 1/10/2022 6:27 AM

Notes: 1. Around 10P expected post boil. Need to add some dextrose to achieve final 10.5kg
2. Depending on existing stock of Lime extract need to do addition into the brite tank
3. need to add lemon extact/oils/juice? TBD the qty
4.12C , then rise to 17C for VDK

Author:

Fatty G

Boil Size: 31 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.049

Efficiency: 71

Mash Thickness: 3.65

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/12/2020 1:34 AM

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Author:

ACBEV

Boil Size: 27 Litres

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.034

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 2.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 18 ° C

Priming Method: demarara

Priming Amount: 123.1 g

Creation Date: 12/10/2019 11:08 AM

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Author:

weavs85

Boil Size: 7.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.07

Efficiency: 65

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: BIAB

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/20/2019 10:03 AM

Notes:

Author:

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.079

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 7/10/2018 3:10 AM

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Author:

Pat McQ

Boil Size: 6.75 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.043

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/14/2017 2:05 AM

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Author:

jnance34

Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.031

Efficiency: 62

Mash Thickness: 1.2

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/5/2017 12:01 AM

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Author:

Dan Halliday

Boil Size: 8 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.037

Efficiency: 70

Mash Thickness: 1.5

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: dextrose

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/3/2014 7:46 AM

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Author:

Gozo Brewery

Boil Size: 100 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.052

Efficiency: 75

Mash Thickness: 4

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: All Grain

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 20 ° C

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 3/27/2014 11:45 AM

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