Simple Pilsner Beer Recipe | BIAB German Pils by Doctor Jay | Brewer's Friend
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Simple Pilsner

154 calories 14 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: German Pils
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.040 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.051 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 72% (brew house)
Calories: 154 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 14 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Wednesday February 19th 2020
1.047
1.009
4.9%
34.5
3.9
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9 lb German - Pilsner9 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 94.7%
0.25 lb American - Victory0.25 lb Victory 34 28 2.6%
4 oz German - Acidulated Malt4 oz Acidulated Malt 27 3.4 2.6%
9.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
20 g Loral20 g Loral Hops Pellet 10.25 Boil 90 min 29.35 41.7%
28 g Hallertau Mittelfruh28 g Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops Pellet 3.75 Boil 10 min 5.1 58.3%
48 g / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
7.5 gal step mash - 146 for 30 and 156 for 30 Steeping 146 °F 156 °F 30 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
2 g Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.40 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
83%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
48 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
54 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 365 B cells required
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Priming
CO2 Level: 2.25 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
22 8 0 39 31 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Simple Pilsner" German Pils beer recipe by Doctor Jay. BIAB, ABV 4.92%, IBU 34.45, SRM 3.89, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Victory, Acidulated Malt) Hops: (Loral, Hallertau Mittelfruh) Other: (Calcium Chloride (anhydrous), Epsom Salt)
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  • Last Updated: 2020-02-20 21:57 UTC
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