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Semi-homegrown Pilsner

Method: BIAB
Style: Bohemian Pilsener
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.037 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Calories: 166 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 18.2 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Sunday August 25th 2013

Original Gravity:

1.050

Final Gravity:

1.014

ABV (standard):

4.8%

IBU (tinseth):

48.8

SRM (mosher):

5.7

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	Cost	PPG	°L	Bill %
10 lb	American - Pilsner10 lb Pilsner		37	1.8	100%
10 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
0.63 oz	Magnum0.625 oz Magnum Hops	Pellet	13.8	Boil	90 min	35.83	18.5%
0.75 oz	Sterling0.75 oz Sterling Hops	Pellet	7	Boil	10 min	7.39	22.2%
1 oz	Sterling1 oz Sterling Hops	Leaf/Whole	7	Boil	5 min	4.93	29.6%
1 oz	Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.8	Boil	1 min	0.64	29.6%
3.37 oz / $ 0.00

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Amount	Variety	IBU	Bill %
0.62 oz	Magnum (Pellet)	35.83	18.5%
0.75 oz	Sterling (Pellet)	7.39	22.2%
1 oz	Sterling (Leaf/Whole)	4.93	29.6%
1 oz	Saaz (Pellet) 0.99999999771257 oz Saaz (Pellet) Hops	0.64	29.6%
3.37 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Description	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
22 qt		Infusion	--	148 °F	120 min
10 qt		Sparge	--	168 °F	10 min

Other Ingredients

Amount	Name	Cost	Type	Use	Time
2 tsp	Irish Moss		Fining	Boil	15 min.
1 each	Clarity Ferm		Fining	Primary	14 min.

Yeast

Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	72%	Flocculation:	High
Optimum Temp:	48 - 59 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	50 °F	Pitch Rate:	1.75 (M cells / ml / ° P) 451 B cells required

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Target Water Profile

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
64	13	10	45	58	0
Start with Chicago tap water. Mash: Add 1/4 tsp gypsum, 1/4 tsp CaCl and 1 tsp lactic acid. Strike water temp of 155F for a mash temp of 148F. Sparge: Add 1/8 tsp gypsum, 1/8 tsp CaCl and 3/8 tsp lactic acid. Water temp of 177F for a sparge at 168F.
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Notes

I got 1.75 ounces of dried sterling hops off my second year plant. These were used in the 10 minute and 5 minute additions to this beer.

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Last Updated: 2013-08-31 17:52 UTC
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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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