Youngs Pilsner Lager

[VikeMan]

A true Lager yeast would have had you fermenting at between about 9 degrees C. and 12 degrees C. The kit must have had an ale yeast in it.

Let's see...
Ferment at ale temps? √
No lagering phase? √

Sounds like a lager to me!
This is (sadly) not uncommon with pre-hopped can o' LME "lager" kits. That said, I'm fairly appalled by what a lot of home brewers are calling lagers these days.

 

[Craig57]

Let's see...
Ferment at ale temps? √
No lagering phase? √

Sounds like a lager to me!
This is (sadly) not uncommon with pre-hopped can o' LME "lager" kits. That said, I'm fairly appalled by what a lot of home brewers are calling lagers these days.

That said, is there a recommended home lager kit that is around 5%?

 

[VikeMan]

I have another kit to take a look at once this has finished but needs light malt as apposed to sugar?

My advice would be to seriously question any kit for a low ABV beer that includes adding sugar. And if you stick with this great hobby, think about getting away from pre-hopped extracts, too.

 

[VikeMan]

That said, is there a recommended home lager kit that is around 5%?

There are lots of them. But I assume you are in the UK. I don't know much about what's available over there.

 

[Craig57]

There are lots of them. But I assume you are in the UK. I don't know much about what's available over there.

Yes im in the UK. Obviously im no doubt aware there will be expensive kits on the market but didnt want to ruin an expensive one to start off with. A re you saying as a rule of thumb not to but a kit that uses sugar but malt instead?

 

[VikeMan]

A re you saying as a rule of thumb not to but a kit that uses sugar but malt instead?

Definitely.

 

[Craig57]

Definitely.

Ok thanks for the tip, very much appreciated.

 

[Silver_Is_Money]

Suggested Pilsner Lager Recipe:
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2.5 Kg. of Pilsner DME (dry malt extract)
0.5 Kg. of Vienna DME
23L-24L distilled water
4.5 grams calcium chloride
12.5 grams Magnum pellet hops, add at 60 minutes remaining boil time
25.0 grams Saaz pellet hops, add at 30 minutes remaining boil time
1 pkg, Fermentis S-189 Yeast, or 1 pkg. Fermentis W-34/70 yeast (Ferment at 10-11 degrees C.)

When water hits ~80-85 degrees C. stop heating. add, and stir in the DME well, then resume heating to boil