Classic American Pilsner
BJCP 2008 – 02C
Batch #:
2010-12
Batch Size:
10.00 gallons
Boil Time:
90 min
Brew Date:
June 6, 2010
Tap Date:
July 17, 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:
2.9SRM
IBU:
34.8
BU/GU:
0.58
ABV:
6.3%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 16.50 pounds | American Pilsen Malt | 82.5% |
| 2.00 pounds | Flaked Maize | 10% |
| 1.00 pounds | American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 5% |
| 0.50 pounds | German Acidulated (Sauer) Malt | 2.5% |
| 20.00 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 ounces | Saaz | 90 minutes | First Wort | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 12.5% | |
| 1.75 ounces | Saaz | 15 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 1.75 ounces | Saaz | 0 minutes | Boil | Leaf | 5.1% | |
| 5.25 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Lager | Wyeast | 2035 | 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:
18 days @ 48° F
Secondary:
3 days @ 58° F
