German Pilsner

German Pilsner

Type – Extract:
Batch size: 5.25 gal
Boil Size: 2.5 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Fermentation Stage: Two Stages - 2 weeks primary, 4 weeks secondary
Original Gravity: 1.046
Final Gravity: 1.008
ABV: 5%
IBU: 18.71


Ingredients:
2.5 gal Tap Water
4 Gallons Bottled Water – Note: even though this is a 5.25 gallon recipe, you will need extra water because of the fluid loss during the boil process
1lb German Pilsner
.5lbs German Munich
6lbs Pilsen Malt Syrup
3oz Saaz Hops
2 Saflager S-23 Lager Yeast


Procedure:
Start with 2.5 gal tap water, add grain to cold water and heat water to 165 degrees, and steep grains for 30 minutes
Remove grains and bring wort to boil
Remove pot from heat, add 6lbs Pilsen Malt Syrup and return wort to boil
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 60 minutes
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 30 minutes
Add 1oz Saaz hops and boil for 15 minutes
Cool wort to 70 degrees
Add enough bottled water to bring the specific gravity to 1.046
Add 2 packs Saflager S-23 Lager Yeast


Fermentation:
Primary – 2 weeks at 64-70 degrees
Secondary – 2 weeks at 50-54 degrees
Secondary – 2 weeks at 44-48 degrees


Bottling:
6 weeks after brew date
Use .25oz of corn sugar per gallon of beer
Condition beer for 4 weeks at room temperature