Pilsner #1

Non-traditional Bohemian Pilsner.

Brewer:	Eric Ober		Email:	Eric_Ober@hotmail.com
Beer:	Pilsner #1		Style:	Bohemian Pilsener
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	9 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	34 IBU
OG:	1.048		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	4.2% v/v (3.3% w/w)
Water:	Pittsburgh City tap water used.
Grain:	4 oz. American 2-row 2 oz. American crystal 90L
Steep:	Grain steeped in 3gal of water untill temperature reached 200°F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.080	3 gallons
	1 lb. Corn sugar 5 lb. 5 oz. Light malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Saaz (3.6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.6% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (4.2% AA, 30 min.) .75 oz. Saaz (4.2% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 2278, Czech Pils.
Log:	Primary Ferment: 5 days at 60°F Secondary Ferment: 12 days at 50°F Lager: 6 weeks
Carbonation:	Bottle conditioned. Primed with 3.5oz of corn sugar.
Tasting:	Pilsner #1 has a hoppy character with a hint of fruityness. I think this is a very good beer. In the future, though, I will use more extract, and no corn sugar. Hopefully, the result will be a more traditional Bohemian Pilsner.

Recipe posted 03/27/99.