My recipe came out closer to an IPA than a Pilsner, despite only 30 IBU. Any suggestions on why? Is it related to trying to "stretch" my hops and get more IBU's per oz by boiling longer?
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Basic recipe:
4.6gal, 1.5gal boil
60% eff
3.9% ABV, FG 1.01 SRM 6 IBU(rager):30
Grains:
3.5lb Pilsen Light LME
1lb American 2 row pale
1lb Pilsen Light DME
4oz Carawheat
.75oz challenger for 75min
.25 challenger for 15min
WLP800 Pilsner Lager
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Basic recipe:
4.6gal, 1.5gal boil
60% eff
3.9% ABV, FG 1.01 SRM 6 IBU(rager):30
Grains:
3.5lb Pilsen Light LME
1lb American 2 row pale
1lb Pilsen Light DME
4oz Carawheat
.75oz challenger for 75min
.25 challenger for 15min
WLP800 Pilsner Lager