Pilsner AG

**Gabe** · 11-15-2006, 03:17 AM

I am putting togeather this Pilsner recipe . The ? I have is about the hops. I want to use somthing other than Saaz, and still stick to the style. Anyone use somthing else with good results. Here's my grain bill.

7# Germin Pilsner Malt
3# Vienna Malt
.5# Carapils

I'll use a WLP830 German Lager Yeast.

**Brewpastor** · 11-15-2006, 03:32 AM

I would say go with the Germans.

Mikey · 11-15-2006, 04:13 AM

This won't answer your hops question but if you're trying to make a pilsner, there should not be any Vienna malt in it.

Too dark.

BrewmanBeing · 11-15-2006, 06:25 AM

Use either light Crystal or Carahell instead of the Vienna. Maybe a little German Munich. Pilsners are defined by Saaz but if you want something else try either Hallertauer, Mt. Hood or Tettnanger.

Glibbidy · 11-15-2006, 12:25 PM

stick vit dee german hops ya!

What is your aversion to Saaz? If it's too earthy/herbal, skip dry hopping it, and you may be pleasantly suprised.

**Reverend JC** · 11-15-2006, 02:22 PM

I think it is impossible to make a Czech Pils without the Saaz, but a german i think you can have a bit more room to play with your hop bill.

Tett or Hallertauer would be the two i would consider.

**Gabe** · 11-15-2006, 02:42 PM

I thought Vienna was super light in color and taste? I have like 30 OZ's of hops but no Saaz so that was my drawback. I do have mt.hood and a few others mentioned.

**Yuri_Rage** · 11-15-2006, 03:56 PM

Vienna Malt:

"Kiln dried malt darker than Pale Malt, but not as dark as Munich Malt
Imparts a golden to orange color to the beer."

Mikey · 11-15-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabe

I thought Vienna was super light in color and taste?

Nope. Look at a glass of Negro Modelo, that's Vienna Malt in action!

If you're making a real pilsener, just use 100% pils malt and you'll be all set.

AdIn · 11-16-2006, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

If you're making a real pilsener, just use 100% pils malt and you'll be all set.

I'd make it 90/10 with CaraPils.