#58FEBRUARY 2011

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bloggers' imperial pilsner. Imperial Pilsner

  • ABV
    7.2%
  • IBU
    59.0
  • OG
    1069.0

THIS BEER IS

An Imperial Pilsner in collaboration with beer writers. Tradition. Homage. Revolution. We wanted to showcase the awesome backbone of the Czech brewing tradition, the noble Saaz hop, and also tip our hats to the modern beers that rock our world, and the people who make them.

BASICS

VOLUME 20L 5.3gal
BOIL VOLUME 25L 6.6gal
ABV 7.2%
Target FG 1.0
Target OG 1069.0
EBC 10.0
SRM 5.0
PH 4.4
ATTENUATION LEVEL 1547.83%

METHOD/TIMINGS

Mash IconMASH TEMP
65°C 149°F 75mins
Fermentation IconFERMENTATION
10°C 50°F

INGREDIENTS

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6.63kg 14.6lbs
Wheat 0.38kg 0.8lbs
Hops IconHOPS
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Saaz 60.0g Start Bitter
Saaz 60.0g Middle Flavour
Saaz 60.0g End Flavour
Yeast IconYEAST
  • Wyeast 2007 - Pilsen Lager

FOOD Pairing

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  • Vietnamese squid salad
  • Chargrilled corn on the cob with paprika butter
  • Strawberry and rhubarb pie

BREWER'S TIP

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Make sure you have a big enough yeast starter to ferment through the OG and lager successfully.

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