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	5461
pFriem Pilsner	5.5 gal	5.08%	27.76	1.052	1.013		All Grain	5439
Coffee Lager of Doom	5 gal	4.6%	34.48	1.048	1.013		All Grain	4278
Slavianka Pilsner Jever Style	18 L	4.98%	44.12	1.049	1.011		extract	3700
Czechs' in the Male	5 gal	6.43%	28.23	1.062	1.013		All Grain	3438
MaxPils	23 L	5.84%	25.46	1.057	1.012		All Grain	3200
Tsjekkisk pils	25 L	5.69%	45.76	1.057	1.013		All Grain	2586
Staropramen	21 L	3.7%	0	1.038	1.009		extract	2409
Malibu Logger	26.8 L	4.75%	48.96	1.045	1.008		All Grain	2403
Hell Imperial Pilsner	20 gal	11.96%	58.9	1.127	1.035		All Grain	1919

Newest Czech Pale Lager Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
2026-01-04 Belgian Lager	5.1 gal	4.41%	45.44	1.052	1.018		extract	23
Single decoction international lager	16 L	4.09%	15.94	1.038	1.007		All Grain	30
Imagine Export Pilsner (1929)	23 L	4.83%	31.32	1.048	1.011		All Grain	36
Pilsner SMASH	5 gal	4.37%	23.05	1.044	1.011		BIAB	73
budvar	40 L	5.01%	23.07	1.045	1.007		BIAB	35
Bohemian Pilz ll	100 L	4.96%	28.52	1.047	1.009		All Grain	73
Bohemian Pilz	100 L	4.94%	28.55	1.047	1.009		All Grain	50
Bohemian Pilsner	150 L	4.84%	25.24	1.048	1.011		All Grain	48
Czech Pilsner	10 L	4.49%	21.52	1.044	1.010		All Grain	43
73	6.75 gal	4.92%	31.71	1.045	1.008		All Grain	55

Fermentables Used In Czech Pale Lager Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	243	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	83%	15% - 100%
German - Bohemian Pilsner	163	German	Grain	base malt	1.9°L	38	85%	6% - 100%
German - Carapils	147	German	Grain	crystal malt	1.3°L	35	7%	2% - 35%
American - Pilsner	136	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	82%	3% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	122	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	4%	1% - 17%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	81	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	7%	1% - 32%
German - Vienna	81	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	24%	1% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	72		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	13%	1% - 100%
German - Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner	72	German	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	38	88%	8% - 100%
German - Melanoidin	68	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	719	3.5	34%	1% - 100%
Magnum	101	15	28%	2% - 100%
Perle	55	8.2	30%	3% - 100%
Cascade	54	7	34%	5% - 100%
Tettnanger	54	4.5	34%	5% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	52	3.75	32%	5% - 100%
Citra	30	11	31%	1% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	26	4	34%	5% - 100%
Artisan - Saaz (Czech)	24	3.5	35%	13% - 100%
Amarillo	23	8.6	40%	2% - 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	235	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	100	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast WLP802	65	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	77.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Czech Pils 2278	62	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	72%	50°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bohemian Lager Yeast M84	53	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	High	78%	50°F	59°F
White Labs - Pilsner Lager Yeast WLP800	46	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	74.5%	50°F	55°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	40	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	39	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Imperial Yeast - L28 Urkel	34	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	73%	52°F	58°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	32	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F

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

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	125	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	104	Water Agt	Mash	73%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	79	Fining	Boil	64%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	74	Water Agt	Mash	15%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	72	Fining	Boil	70%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	58	Water Agt	Mash	5%	0% - 91%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	48	Water Agt	Sparge	23%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	32	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	30	Water Agt	Boil	63%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	28	Other	Boil	31%	0% - 100%

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