Pilsner Urquell Beer Recipe | All Grain Czech Premium Pale Lager by EricM | Brewer's Friend
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Pilsner Urquell

182 calories 19.8 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Czech Premium Pale Lager
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.043 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Calories: 182 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 19.8 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday April 28th 2019
1.055
1.015
5.2%
39.2
4.1
5.3
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9 lb German - Pilsner9 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 78.3%
1 lb German - Vienna1 lb Vienna 37 4 8.7%
0.50 lb German - Munich Light0.5 lb Munich Light 37 6 4.3%
0.50 lb German - CaraFoam0.5 lb CaraFoam 37 1.8 4.3%
0.50 lb German - Acidulated Malt0.5 lb Acidulated Malt 27 3.4 4.3%
11.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1.30 oz Saaz1.3 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 4 Boil 80 min 20.19 44.8%
0.80 oz Saaz0.8 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 4 Boil 45 min 10.81 27.6%
0.80 oz Saaz0.8 oz Saaz Hops Pellet 4 Boil 25 min 8.19 27.6%
2.90 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Infusion -- 155 °F --
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.7 qt/lb
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
0.25 g Calcium Chloride Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Urquell Lager 2001
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (custom):
74%
Flocculation:
Med-High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 58 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
50 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 424 B cells required
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Target Water Profile
Home
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
7 3 2 5 5 25
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

Mash grains with 15 qts. (14.2 L) soft water at 142 °F (61 °C) and hold for 30 minutes. Perform a decoction, pull 1/3 thick portion of the mash (~1.5 gallons/5.7 L) and bringing to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes being sure not to scorch the grain mix. Stir the decocted portion back into the main mash. The main mash should now settle at 155 °F (68 °C). Hold for a 30 minute rest. Mash out, vorlauf, and then sparge at 170 °F (77 °C) to collect enough wort to result in 5 gallons (19 L) after a 90-minute boil. Boil 90 minutes, adding hops at times indicated. Cool, aerate, and pitch yeast. Ferment at 50 °F (10 °C) until signs of fermentation have slowed considerably. Some diacetyl is noted in Pilsner Urqell, but if there is a strong diacetyl presence at this point, 2-4 days at 65 °F (18 °C) is advised. Rack to secondary and lager for 4-6 weeks at 40 °F (4 °C). After lagering is complete, bottle or keg as usual.

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