photogenic pilsner

Moderately light lager with a hint of nutty toasted flavor that the victory imparts

Brewer:	Martin Kopec		Email:	martinkopec@netscape.net
Beer:	photogenic pilsner		Style:	American Pilsener
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	8 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.050		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	4.9% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water:	Filterred + 1 tsp gypsum
Grain:	6.30 lb. American 2-row 1.05 lb. American victory 6.3 oz. American crystal 10L 2.10 lb. Rice (raw) crushed & boiled
Mash:	75% efficiency
	strike grains with 2.5 gal of 130°F to achieve 122°F and hold for 30min. Add approx 4 quarts of 200°F to achieve 150°-152°F hold untill starch conversion complete. Sparge with 3 gal of 168° water or enough to achieve 6 galons at boil. Wart can be recirculated for clear runoff if one wants.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.046	6.0 gallons
	1 tsp irish moss last 15 min of boil
Hops:	1.5 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.) 0.75 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager with 2pint starter
Log:	Ferment at 45° for 5 days. Raise temp to 55° (diacetyl rest) and hold for 4 days until fermentation complete (approx 1.012) rack to secondary then lower temp 2° per day until 34°. Keep there for 2-3 weeks. Bottle,or keg condition for another 2 weeks at 40° or below. When filterred at 34° a clear smooth crisp Pilsner can be achieved that rivals any weak American pilsner.

Recipe posted 09/01/00.