Czech Lager - Czech Pale Lager

A lighter-bodied, rich, refreshing, hoppy, bitter pale Czech lager having the familiar flavors of the stronger Czech Premium Pale Lager (Pilsner-type) beer but in a lower alcohol, lighter-bodied, and slightly less intense format.

Flavor Profile: Medium-low to medium bready-rich malt flavor with a rounded, hoppy finish. Low to medium-high spicy or herbal hop flavor. Bitterness is prominent but never harsh. Flavorful and refreshing. Diacetyl or fruity esters are acceptable at low levels, but need n

Ingredients: Soft water with low sulfate and carbonate content, Saazer-type hops, Czech Pilsner malt, Czech lager yeast. Low ion water provides a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile despite high hopping rates.

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Top 10 Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Extract lager	10 L	3.62%	29.53	1.037	1.009		extract	4875
pFriem Pilsner	5.5 gal	5.08%	27.76	1.052	1.013		All Grain	4832
Coffee Lager of Doom	5 gal	4.6%	34.48	1.048	1.013		All Grain	3757
Slavianka Pilsner Jever Style	18 L	4.98%	44.12	1.049	1.011		extract	3455
Czechs' in the Male	5 gal	6.43%	28.23	1.062	1.013		All Grain	3184
Light Lager	25 L	4.1%	20.07	1.038	1.007		All Grain	3079
MaxPils	23 L	5.84%	25.46	1.057	1.012		All Grain	2860
Tsjekkisk pils	25 L	5.69%	45.76	1.057	1.013		All Grain	2402
Malibu Logger	26.8 L	4.75%	48.96	1.045	1.008		All Grain	2218
Staropramen	21 L	3.7%	0	1.038	1.009		extract	1878

Newest Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Pilsner	55 L	5.62%	32	1.051	1.008		All Grain	14
Hibiscus Kviek	93 gal	8.31%	28.54	1.079	1.016		extract	31
給燒究專用	3150 L	4.44%	2.22	1.041	1.008		All Grain	29
plzen	24 L	4%	28.91	1.039	1.008		All Grain	29
GN Lite Lager	165 gal	5.57%	9.22	1.052	1.010		All Grain	24
PilsnerUrquell #5	5.5 gal	7.33%	31.55	1.071	1.016		All Grain	35
Czech Pilsner	33 L	5.02%	18.91	1.046	1.008		BIAB	45
JC's Pintje Pils	5.5 gal	5.1%	33.89	1.046	1.007		BIAB	49
Low-alc pilsner	25 L	2.04%	15.83	1.021	1.005		All Grain	33
extract lager	5.5 L	5.45%	19.9	1.049	1.008		extract	45

Fermentables Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	233	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	83%	15% - 100%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	160	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	85%	6% - 100%
German - Carapils	139	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	8%	2% - 35%
American - Pilsner	127	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	82%	3% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	118	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	4%	1% - 17%
German - Vienna	81	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	24%	1% - 100%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	77	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	7%	1% - 32%
German - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner	71	German	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	38	88%	8% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	69		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	12%	1% - 100%
German - Melanoidin	66	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	6%	1% - 100%

Hops Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	671	3.5	34%	1% - 100%
Magnum	93	15	28%	2% - 100%
Perle	54	8.2	30%	3% - 100%
Cascade	52	7	33%	5% - 100%
Tettnanger	51	4.5	34%	5% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	50	3.75	31%	5% - 100%
Citra	28	11	33%	8% - 100%
Amarillo	23	8.6	40%	2% - 100%
Brewmaster - Czech Saaz	21	2.8	33%	10% - 100%
Artisan - Saaz (Czech)	21	3.5	36%	13% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	4	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	62%	15% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	3		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	39%	8% - 100%
German - Carapils	3	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	72%	15% - 100%
German - Pilsner	3	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	74%	61% - 100%
American - Caramel / Crystal 150L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	150°L	33	100%	100% - 100%
American - Pilsner	2	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	75%	50% - 100%
German - CaraMunich I	2	German	Grain	crystal malt	39°L	34	100%	100% - 100%
Joe White - Light Munich	2	AU	Grain	specialty malt	5.25°L	35.9	75%	50% - 100%

Yeasts Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	220	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	95	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802	61	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	77.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278	59	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	72%	50°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84	52	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	High	78%	50°F	59°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	45	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	37	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	34	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	31	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel	29	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	73%	52°F	58°F

Other Ingredients Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	120	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	97	Water Agt	Mash	73%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	73	Water Agt	Boil	65%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	70	Fining	Boil	70%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	69	Water Agt	Mash	15%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	53	Water Agt	Mash	5%	0% - 91%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	42	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	31	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	27	Water Agt	Mash	65%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	24	Spice	Boil	35%	0% - 100%

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