Bohemian Pilsener
BJCP 2008 – 02B
Batch #:
2010-08
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
120 min
Brew Date:
March 27, 2010
Tap Date:
May 22, 2010
Statistics
OG:
1.060 14.7° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.8° P
Attenuation:
82.3% Apparent – 67.3% Real
Color:
3.2SRM
IBU:
45.4
BU/GU:
0.76
ABV:
5.8%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 19.00 pounds | German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) | 90.5% |
| 1.50 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 7.1% |
| 0.50 pounds | German Acidulated (Sauer) Malt | 2.4% |
| 21.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Saaz | 120 minutes | First Wort | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Saaz | 80 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 2.50 ounces | Saaz | 25 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Saaz | 10 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 1.50 ounces | Saaz | 0 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 8.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urquell Lager | Wyeast | 2001 | Liquid |
Equipment Profile Converted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Volume:
12.00 gallons
Evaporation Rate:
9.00% per hour
Hop Utilization:
100%
Mash Tun Volume:
10.00 gallons
Mash Tun Weight:
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat:
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss:
1.00 gallons
Notes:
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.
Mash Profile Double Decoction
Mash Steps
| # | Name | Time | Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protein Rest | Infusion | 35 minutes | 122° F |
| 2 | Saccharification | Decoction | 20 minutes | 147° F |
| 3 | Saccharification | Decoction | 20 minutes | 158° F |
| 4 | Mash Out | Infusion | 10 minutes | 168° F |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
24 days @ 48° F
General Info
Dilute 50/50 with deionized water (only for Highlands Ranch profile) to approximate the Pilzen water.
A great article regarding the brewing techniques of Pilsener Urquell was invaluable in my formulating the recipe, brewing technique, and fermentation conditions of this brew.
Procedure
Mash Options:
- Single infusion at 154°F.
- Single or double decoction
