Barky Pilsner - Czech Premium Pale Lager - 2012 National Homebrew Competition Winner

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 INGREDIENTS

For 5 Gallons (20.82 L)
10.2 lb (4.99 kg) Pilsner malt
8.0 oz (227 g) pale two-row malt
0.7 oz (19 g) Magnum pellet hops 14% a.a. (60 min)
1.75 oz (49 g) Czech Saaz pellet hops, 4% a.a. (15 min)
1.0 oz (28 g) Czech Saaz pellet hops, 4% a.a. (5 min)
1.75 oz (49 g) Czech Saaz pellet hops, 4% a.a. (0 min)
White Labs WLP830 German lager yeast (starter)
7 g gypsum
 

SPECIFICATIONS

Original Gravity: 1.047
Final Gravity: 1.005
ABV: 5.51%
IBU: 36
SRM: 3
 

DIRECTIONS

Mash at 147° F (64° C) for 90 minutes.  Boil for 90 minutes starting with 7-gallon pre-boil volume.  Ferment at 50° F (10° C) for three weeks then let it rise gradually for 2-3 days to 65° F (18° C).  lager for four weeks at 35° F (2° C).
Primary fermentation for 3 weeks at 50° F (10° C).
Diacetyl Rest for 2-3 days at 65° F (18° C).
Secondary fermentation for 4 weeks at 35° F (2° C).
Forced CO2 to carbonate (3 vol).
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