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Czechmate

Specifics

Style:

Bohemian Pilsener — BJCP Style Information

Category:	Pilsner
Number:	02B

Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate.

Commercial Examples: Pilsner Urquell, Kru?ovice Imperial 12°, Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar in the US), Czech Rebel, Staropramen, Gambrinus Pilsner, Zlaty Bazant Golden Pheasant, Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner.

Yield:

10 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

3.2/6.3

Bitterness (Calc):

43.5 IBU (Rager)

BU/GU:

0.81

Calories:

179 (12 ounces)

ABV:

5.2%

ABW:

4.1%

OG:	1.054
OG (Plato):	13.33° P
FG:	1.015
FG (Plato):	3.82° P
Real Extract:	5.54° P
App. Atten.:	71.3%
Real Atten.:	58.4%

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Malts and Grains

19.00 pounds

German Pilsen Malt (2-Row)

Color (L):	1.5 °L
Info/Use:	Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, lagers.

90.5% of grist

1.50 pounds

American Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt

Color (L):	1.5 °L
Info/Use:	Balances body and flavor without adding color, aids in head retention. For any beer.

7.1% of grist

0.50 pounds

German Acidulated (Sauer) Malt

Color (L):	2.3 °L
Info/Use:	High lactic acid. For lambics, sour mash beers, Irish stout, pilsners and wheats.

2.4% of grist

21.00 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	10 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	90 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	12.7 gallons	10 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 2.3 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	21 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	4.5 gallons
Total Water Needed:	18.1 gallons	12.7 gallons (runoff) + 4.5 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	7 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	11.2 gallons	18.1 gallons (total water) – 7 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

Hops

3.30 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnanger, Lublin
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat

3.5% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

11.6 AAUs

4.00 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnanger, Lublin
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat

3.5% Pellets @ 30 minutes
Type: Bittering and Aroma
Use: Boil

14 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnanger, Lublin
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat

3.5% Pellets @ 10 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Boil

7 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Saaz

Region:	Czechoslovakia, United States
AAU Range:	2 - 2%
Notes:	Delicate, mild, floral aroma. Czech varietey is considered a noble hop.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Tettnanger, Lublin
Example:	Plisner, Lager, Wheat

3.5% Pellets @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

7 AAUs

11.30 ounces

Total Hop Weight

39.6 AAUs

Boil

Total Boil Time:	90 minutes

Total Boil Time:

90 minutes

Yeast

Name:	Urquell Lager
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	2001
Type:	Lager
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	74%
Temperature Range:	48–58°F
Amount:	3000 ml

Procedure

Mash Options: Single infusion at 154°F. Single or double decoction

Mash Options:

Single infusion at 154°F.
Single or double decoction

Fermentation

Primary:	14 days @ 50° F
Secondary:	2 days @ 60° F
Lager:	28 days @ 35° F

Notes

Recipe assumes 72% efficiency and 72% attenuation. Dilute 50/50 with deionized water (only for Highlands Ranch profile) to approximate the Pilsen water.

Recipe assumes 72% efficiency and 72% attenuation.

Dilute 50/50 with deionized water (only for Highlands Ranch profile) to approximate the Pilsen water.

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