Raven Pils

Brewer:	Chuck Raplinger		Email:	rapraven@kc.rr.com
Beer:	Raven Pils		Style:	American Pilsener
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.8% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water:	Used Pur water filter to remove chlorine.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 10L
Steep:	Steeped grain for 30 minutes @ 165 degrees.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.142	2 gallons
	6 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops:	.5 oz. Cluster (7.3% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Cluster (7.3% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	1 Pkg Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager Yeast
Log:	Primary fermenter-3 wks @ 48 degrees; transferred to secondary, 1 day @ 62 degrees; lowered temp 4 degrees each day until reaching 34 degrees. Lagered six weeks at 34 degrees. Bottled March 29; Tasted April 12.
Carbonation:	Used 3 PrimeTabs per bottle. First time I have uses these and they worked great.
Tasting:	Of the six beers I have brewed this is the best. Flavor, head, lacing...I hope I can do this again!

Recipe posted 05/18/02.