Citra Hopped Pilsner Beer Recipe | All Grain German Pilsner (Pils) | Brewer's Friend
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Citra Hopped Pilsner

148 calories 15.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: German Pilsner (Pils)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 6 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.042 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.045 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 72% (brew house)
Source: Chris McRae
Calories: 148 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Thursday January 2nd 2025
1.045
1.011
4.4%
52.4
8.3
5.7
8.56
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
8.80 lb German - Pale Ale8.8 lb Pale Ale 39 2.3 91.5%
0.55 lb Crisp Malting - Caramalt0.55 lb Caramalt 37 12 5.7%
0.31 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 150L0.31 lb Caramel / Crystal 150L 33 150 2.8%
9.66 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
8.50 g Citra8.5 g Citra Hops Pellet 11 Boil 60 min 11.26 8.3%
62.50 g Citra62.5 g Citra Hops Pellet 11 Boil 15 min 41.08 61%
31.50 g Citra31.5 g Citra Hops Pellet 11 Dry Hop 3 days 30.7%
102.50 g / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
3.98 gal Temperature 155 °F 149 °F 60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 65 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
4 oz My Other Ingredient 1.07 / oz
4.28
Water Agt Mash 0 min.
4 oz My Other Ingredient 1.07 / oz
4.28
Water Agt Mash 0 min.
8.56
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Pilsen Lager 2007
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
73%
Flocculation:
Medium
Optimum Temp:
48 - 56 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
50 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 381 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
Method: co2       CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Chesapeake VA Dec 1, 2022
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Citra Hopped Pilsner" German Pilsner (Pils) beer recipe by Chris McRae. All Grain, ABV 4.44%, IBU 52.35, SRM 8.31, Fermentables: ( Pale Ale, Caramalt, Caramel / Crystal 150L) Hops: (Citra) Other: (My Other Ingredient)
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  • Last Updated: 2025-01-03 22:03 UTC
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