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Mirror - Pilsner

Method: BIAB
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.037 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.044 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 60% (brew house)
Calories: 145 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.8 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Saturday October 1st 2022

Original Gravity:

1.044

Final Gravity:

1.012

ABV (standard):

4.1%

IBU (tinseth):

106.5

SRM (morey):

3.7

Mash pH

5.7

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentation History

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	Cost	PPG	°L	Bill %
11 lb	Weyermann - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner11 lb Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner		36.3	1.9	100%
11 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
2 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle2 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	5.7	Boil	60 min	44.33	20%
2 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle2 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	5.7	Boil	45 min	40.69	20%
1 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle1 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	5.7	Boil	30 min	17.03	10%
1 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle1 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	5.7	Boil	5 min	4.42	10%
4 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle4 oz Perle Hops	Pellet	5.7	Whirlpool at 155 °F	20 min		40%
10 oz / $ 0.00

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Amount	Variety	Cost	IBU	Bill %
10 oz	Yakima Valley Hops - Perle (Pellet) 9.9999999771257 oz Perle (Pellet) Hops		106.47	100%
10 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
7.5 gal	Infusion	144 °F	144 °F	30 min
7.5 gal	Infusion	144 °F	160 °F	45 min
7.5 gal	Infusion	160 °F	170 °F	15 min

Other Ingredients

Amount	Name	Type	Use	Time
2 g	Epsom Salt	Water Agt	Mash	90 min.
1 ml	Lactic acid	Water Agt	Mash	90 min.
1.50 ml	Ultraflo Max - β-glucanase, arabinoxylanase	Water Agt	Mash	90 min.

Yeast

Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	72%	Flocculation:	Med-High
Optimum Temp:	50 - 58 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	55 °F	Pitch Rate:	0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 80 B cells required

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Priming

Method: co2 Amount: 15 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
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Notes

144°F (62°C) for 30 minutes, 160°F (71°C) for 45 minutes, and 170°F (77°C) for 15 minutes. Use phosphoric acid to adjust mash pH to 5.3–5.4.

5.3 oz. (151 g) Saaz, 2.4% a.a. @ 60 min
1 oz. (28 g) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, 3.1% a.a. @ 60 min
5.3 oz. (151 g) Saaz, 2.4% a.a. @ 30 min
5.3 oz. (151 g) Saaz, 2.4% a.a. @ 5 min

2.25 oz. (64 g) Saaz, 4.5% AA @ 60 min
1 oz. (28 g) Saaz, 4.5% AA @ 0 min

0.7 oz. (20 g) Saaz, 3.5% a.a. @ 110 min
1.8 oz. (52 g) Saaz, 3.5% a.a. @ 45 min
0.9 oz. (25 g) Saaz, 3.5% a.a. @ 15 min

1 oz. (28 g) Magnum, 11.3% a.a., FWH @ 90 min (41 IBU)
1 oz. (28 g) Spalt Select, 3.5% a.a. @ 10 min
1 oz. (28 g) Spalt Select, 3.5% a.a. @ 5 min
1 oz. (28 g) Spalt Select, 3.5% a.a., steep/whirlpool 10 min

1 oz. (28 g) Hallertau Tradition @ 60 min
1 oz. (28 g) Hallertau Mittelfruh @ 45 min
1 oz. (28 g) Hallertau Mittelfruh @ 15 min
1 oz. (28 g) Safir @ 0 min (to create floral rather than spicy flavors)

2.5 oz (71 g) Czech Saaz pellets, 3.6% a.a. (60 min.)
2 oz (57 g) Czech Saaz pellets, 3.6% a.a. (10 min.)
1.5 oz (42 g) Czech Saaz pellets, 3.6% a.a. (5 min.)
2 oz (57 g) Czech Saaz pellets, 3.6% a.a. (whirlpool)

Soft water like that in Pilsen:
Ca 7 ppm, Mg 2 ppm, Na 2 ppm, SO4 5 ppm, Cl 5 ppm, carbonate hardness 1.3%

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Cost for

Gallons

Cost by

Final Yield

	Cost $	Cost %
Fermentables	$
Steeping Grains (Extract Only)	$
Hops	$
Yeast	$
Other	$
Cost Per Barrel	$ 0.00
Cost Per Pint	$ 0.00
Total Cost	$ 0.00

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