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Czech Pilsner

Method: All Grain
Style: Czech Pale Lager
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 6.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3 gallons
Post Boil Size: 1.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.124 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.248 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Calories: 186 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.5 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Tuesday October 29th 2019

Original Gravity:

1.057

Final Gravity:

1.009

ABV (standard):

6.3%

IBU (tinseth):

20.5

SRM (morey):

3.9

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
14 lb	German - Bohemian Pilsner14 lb Bohemian Pilsner	38	1.9	100%
14 lb	German - Bohemian Pilsner14 lb Bohemian Pilsner	38	1.9	100%
28 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
2 oz	Saaz2 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.5	Boil	60 min	10.51	33.3%
2 oz	Saaz2 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.5	Boil	30 min	8.08	33.3%
1 oz	Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.5	Boil	10 min	1.91	16.7%
1 oz	Saaz1 oz Saaz Hops	Pellet	3.5	Boil	0 min		16.7%
6 oz / $ 0.00

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Amount	Variety	Cost	IBU	Bill %
6 oz	Saaz (Pellet) 5.9999999862754 oz Saaz (Pellet) Hops		20.5	100%
6 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
4.1 gal	Sparge	153 °F	152 °F	60 min
4.1 gal	Sparge	153 °F	152 °F	60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb Starting Grain Temp: 148 °F

Yeast

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

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	83%	Flocculation:	High
Optimum Temp:	48 - 72 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	50 °F	Pitch Rate:	1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 518 B cells required

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

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	83%	Flocculation:	High
Optimum Temp:	48 - 72 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	50 °F	Pitch Rate:	1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 518 B cells required

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Priming

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
Water: Reverse osmosis water with 0.68 tsp sodium bicarbonate, 1.75 tsp gypsum, 0.88 tsp calcium chloride, 0.44 tsp magnesium sulfate, and 0.33 tsp canning salt.
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Notes

Mash at 158°F (70°C) and hold for 90 minutes. Mash out at 168°F (76°C) for 15 minutes. Ferment at 50°F (10°C) until it reaches 50% attenuation then raise the temperature 4°F per day until you reach 65°F (18°C), then let it rest at this temperature for 3 to 5 days until beer is fully attenuated and clean. Carbonate with 30 psi for 3 days at 31-34°F (0-1°C).

Primary Fermentation: 5 days at 50°F (10°C).

Secondary Fermentation: 7 days at 65°F (18°C).

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Last Updated: 2019-11-17 17:41 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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