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Recipe: BCS Classic American Pils (pre-prohibition)

Specifics

Reference

Style:

Classic American Pilsner

Classic American Pilsner — BJCP Style Information

Category:	Pilsner
Number:	02C

A substantial Pilsner that can stand up to the classic European Pilsners, but exhibiting the native American grains and hops available to German brewers who initially brewed it in the USA. Refreshing, but with the underlying malt and hops that stand out when compared to other modern American light lagers. Maize lends a distinctive grainy sweetness. Rice contributes a crisper, more neutral character. A version of Pilsner brewed in the USA by immigrant German brewers who brought the process and yeast with them when they settled in America. They worked with the ingredients that were native to America to create a unique version of the original Pilsner. This style died out after Prohibition but was resurrected as a home-brewed style by advocates of the hobby

Commercial Examples: Occasional brewpub and microbrewery specials.

Color (SRM/EBC)

1.044 – 1.060

1.010 – 1.015

Click for more information about Classic American Pilsner from the BJCP website.

Contributor:

Ben Lipman

Yield:

6 gallons

Reference

Color (SRM/EBC):

3.9/7.7

Bitterness (Calc):

18.4 IBU

BU/GU:

1.84

Calories:

33 (12 ounces)

ABV:

0.7%

ABW:

0.5%

OG:	1.010
OG (Plato):	2.56° P
FG:	1.005
FG (Plato):	1.28° P
Real Extract:	1.52° P
App. Atten.:	49.8%
Real Atten.:	40.8%

General Information

Method:	All Grain
Source:	Llama

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Reference

Malts and Grains

9.50 pounds

Pale Malt (6 Row) US

71.4% of grist

3.80 pounds

Corn, Flaked

28.6% of grist

13.30 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	6 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	60 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	7.8 gallons	6 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 1.5 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	13.3 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	2.8 gallons
Total Water Needed:	11.6 gallons	7.8 gallons (runoff) + 2.8 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	4.4 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	7.2 gallons	11.6 gallons (total water) – 4.4 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

Reference

Hops

1.82 ounces

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.50% Pellet @ 60 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

6.4 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.50% Pellet @ 20 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

3.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.50% Pellet @ 10 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

3.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.50% Pellet @ 5 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

3.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnang
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat; Pilsener Urquell; Bohemian style lagers

3.50% Pellet @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

3.5 AAUs

5.82 ounces

Total Hop Weight

20.4 AAUs

Fermentation

Primary:	4 days @ 68° F
Secondary:	7 days @ 68° F
Tertiary:	0 days @ ° F
Age:	28 days @ 52° F

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