257 to Luxembourg “Bitburger Clone“ Beer Recipe | All Grain German Pilsner (Pils) by Rothrock Brewing Company | Brewer's Friend
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257 to Luxembourg “Bitburger Clone“

150 calories 13.1 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: German Pilsner (Pils)
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.75 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.6 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.038 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.046 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Source: Rothrock Brewing Company
Calories: 150 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 13.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday August 2nd 2020
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Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
8.50 lb German - Pilsner8.5 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 95.5%
6.40 oz Munich - Light 10L6.4 oz Munich - Light 10L 33 10 4.5%
8.90 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.75 oz Hallertau Blanc0.75 oz Hallertau Blanc Hops Pellet 7.3 Boil 60 min 21.07 27.3%
1 oz Perle1 oz Perle Hops Pellet 8.2 Boil 10 min 11.44 36.4%
0.50 oz Tettnanger0.5 oz Tettnanger Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 10 min 2.44 18.2%
0.50 oz Tettnanger0.5 oz Tettnanger Hops Pellet 3.5 Boil 3 min 0.84 18.2%
2.75 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
13.25 qt Strike Strike 154 °F 146 °F 90 min
Mash Out Temperature 152 °F 168 °F --
21 qt Fly sparge Fly Sparge 168 °F 168 °F --
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 65 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Whirlfloc Fining Boil 10 min.
5 tsp Yeast Nutrient Other Boil 10 min.
 
Yeast
GigaYeast - Czech Pilsner Yeast
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (custom):
81%
Flocculation:
Med-High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 55 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
52 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 357 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 9.56 psi       Temp: 40 °F       CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Pilsen (Light Lager)
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
7 3 2 5 5 25
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

Heat a little over 3 gallons of water to 155F, add water and grains then check the temperature of the mash, we are shooting for 146F. If the temp comes up a little too hot, relax don't worry and have a homebrew. If the temp comes up a little short, you can pull some of the mash out and heat it on the stove before adding it back, sort of a mini-decoction if you will.

Mash at 146-147F for 90 minutes or until fully converted. Might need to mash a bit longer when mashing at that low a temperature, but you want to do the lower temperature because this beer needs to finish crisp. If the beer doesn't finish crisp enough for your tastes, next time omit the 3 oz of CaraPils.

After mash is converted, sparge till you have approximately 7.25 gallons in the brew pot.

Bring to a boil, and start the timer. Going for a 90 minute boil. Boil for 30 minutes with no hops, then at 60 minutes till flameout add Bittering hops. At 10 Minutes to flameout add Flavor hops. Aroma hops at 3-5 Minutes.

Chill wort to 55F and pitch your yeast. Ferment for 3 weeks at 50F, Secondary fermentation optional. You simply have to Lager this beer to get it right. Lager for at least another 3 weeks at 34-35F.

Keg it up and enjoy!

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