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07-15-2011, 07:13 PM
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All-Grain - Fat Czech Pilsner
Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: Saflager S-23 (2 pcks)
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.5
Original Gravity: 1.053
Final Gravity: 1.012
IBU: 41.9
Boiling Time (Minutes): 90
Color: 5.3
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 10 @ 56
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 90 @ 33
Tasting Notes: well balanced
9.5 # Weyermann Pilsner
1.0 # Cara-Pils
0.25 # Caramunich
0.5 # rice hulls
2 oz Saaz (70 mins)
1 oz Saaz (45 mins)
1 oz Saaz (15 mins)
0.25 tsp Irish Moss (10 mins)
20 mins @ 122
60 mins @ 154
10 mins @ 170
Higher than normal fermentation temperature in order to combat the reputed fruitiness of this yeast. No fruitiness is detected in the finished beer. Next time I would use a more flocculant yeast or filter--beer has not yet cleared completely.
Edit February 26 2012: Silver Medal, 2012 CowtownYeast Wranglers Homebrew Roundup |
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10-10-2011, 05:56 AM
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Thinking of trying your recipe, The 90 day secondary, was that done in your keg or carboy ?
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10-10-2011, 02:01 PM
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That's funny; I haven't had one of these beers for awhile but cracked it last night. Is crystal clear now at just above freezing.
The "secondary" period was just long term storage; a few weeks in the carboy, then to a keg, then to bottles.
Next time I make a Czech Pil (might be right away), I won't use the rice hulls (got my mill set correctly now), and would likely use a very thin mash with a number of decoctions (read the chapter on Pilsners in "Designing Great Beers").
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10-10-2011, 02:05 PM
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Thanks... Made my mouth water looking at the picture.. cheers
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About to : Falconer's Flight IPA
Primary : APA(Cascade), HBC342 hops IPA
Secondary:
Secondary:
Bottled : Hefeweizen, APA, Imperial Oatmeal Stout,
Kegged : APA(cascade+amarillo) , Smoked Robust Porter , Scottish Ale Export 80 Shilling
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10-10-2011, 03:02 PM
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Forgot to say, I would also try going cold on the fermentation. I had read a lot about s-23 being excessively fruity at low temps so I went pretty high. For curiosity's sake I might go as cold as possible (46 or so) next time--see what happens.
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10-10-2011, 05:01 PM
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I'll give it a try, but Not really into the fruity.. My favorite is Hefeweizen which is a chore to brew without so much banana coming through.. So i start out pretty warm ( 73-74 ) then crash down to 66-68 had pretty good luck.. a little banana came through then the clove takes over.. pretty can't wait for it to fully carb up..
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Give a man a brew, he'll waste a day, Teach a man to brew, he'll waste a lifetime.....
About to : Falconer's Flight IPA
Primary : APA(Cascade), HBC342 hops IPA
Secondary:
Secondary:
Bottled : Hefeweizen, APA, Imperial Oatmeal Stout,
Kegged : APA(cascade+amarillo) , Smoked Robust Porter , Scottish Ale Export 80 Shilling
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11-05-2011, 01:52 AM
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Really good beer now with some age behind it.
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11-08-2011, 03:44 AM
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Looks like cheerios behind it to me.
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11-08-2011, 03:56 AM
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Recipe looks like a bohemian pilsener to me.
I love these beers. They are so refreshing, simple and enjoyable. Ok, I admit I'm drinking one right now.
That touch of munich is what mine needed. I make one that is too light.
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11-08-2011, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passedpawn
Recipe looks like a bohemian pilsener to me.
I love these beers. They are so refreshing, simple and enjoyable. Ok, I admit I'm drinking one right now.
That touch of munich is what mine needed. I make one that is too light.
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Definitely supposed to be a Bohemian pilsner. I think I could pretty happily make nothing but 1D, 2B, 4C, 5C for the rest of my brewing days.
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