Recipe – German-ish Pilsner – October 2026
I made this German pilsner earlier in the year using American Cascade hops for the bittering addition due to having quite a bit in storage. I loved it so much that it didn’t last very long and decided I needed more for football season. I brewed up another batch, but this time I didn’t having the suck-back problem with the sanitizer! Numbers lined up even better this time and plan to tap it at the next OTMP brew meeting in a few days as our pre-meeting pints before the Belgian Triple competition begins.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 gal | 60 min | 33.2 IBUs | 3.4373271 | 1.046 | 1.007 | 5.1 % |
| Actuals | 1.052 | 1.012 | 5.3 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Pils | 5 D | 1.044 - 1.05 | 1.008 - 1.013 | 22 - 40 | 2 - 4 | 2.5 - 3.2 | 4.4 - 5.2 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner (Weyermann) | 9.25 lbs | 97.37 |
| Victory Malt | 4 oz | 2.63 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 2.5 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrueh | 1 oz | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 4 |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrueh | 1 oz | 0 min | Boil | Pellet | 4 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 4.09 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | 3.23 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Calcium Chloride | 2.63 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Salt | 0.40 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilsner Lager (WLP800) | White Labs | 75% | 50°F - 55°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Rest | 95°F | 5 min |
| Protein Rest | 125.6°F | 15 min |
| Saccharification 1 | 145.4°F | 45 min |
| Saccharification 2 | 161.6°F | 30 min |
| Mash Out | 172.4°F | 10 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 54°F |
| Secondary | 3 days | 62°F |
| Aging | 30 days | 60°F |
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