Imperial Pilsner Recipe

This Imperial Pilsner recipe is perfect for those who love a strong, flavorful beer. With a balanced combination of malt and hops, this beer is sure to impress even the most discerning beer drinkers. It has a prep time of 1 hour and a cook time of 1 hour and 15 minutes, but the fermentation process takes a total of 42 days, resulting in a beer with an estimated ABV of 7.7%.

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Imperial Pilsner

The strong alcohol flavours in this Pilsner are perfectly balanced by the bitterness of the hops and by the biscuit and Carapils malts.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

TO FERMENT42 days d

Total Time42 days d 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Beer

Cuisine: Larger

Keyword: IMPERIAL PILSNER

Servings: 40 pints

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Brew kettle
• 1 Mash tun
• 1 Wort chiller
• 1 Fermenter (e.g. carboy, bucket)
• 1 Airlock
• 1 Hydrometer
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Racking cane
• 1 Bottling bucket
• 1 Bottles and caps
• 1 Bottle capper
• 1 Sanitizer (e.g. StarSan)
• 1 Propane burner (if brewing outdoors)
• 1 Auto-siphon (optional, but helpful)
• 1 Refractometer (optional, but helpful)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 19 Litres (33 Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°C (149°F)

• 16 lb Pilsner malt Quantity 7.25 kg
• 10 oz Carapils malt Quantity 290 g
• 7 oz Biscuit malt Quantity 200 g

For the Boil – 27 Litres (47 1/2 Pints) – Boil Time 1 hr – 15 mins

• 4 oz (Hops) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh 5% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 25.4)
• 2 1/2 oz (Hops) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh 5% When to add – For last 10 mins of boil (IBU 5.9)
• 4 oz (Hops) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh 5% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1 tsp Protofloc Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 12°C (54°F) – Conditioning 6 weeks at 3°C (37°F)

• 1 Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager yeast

Instructions

Mashing:

• Heat 19 litres (33 pints) of water in a large pot to 65°C (149°F).
• Add the Pilsner malt, Carapils malt, and Biscuit malt to the pot and stir well.
• Maintain the temperature at 65°C (149°F) for 1 hour.
• Drain the liquid from the mash into a separate container using a sieve or colander.

Boiling:

• Add 27 litres (47 1/2 pints) of water to the pot and heat to boiling.
• Add the first batch of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops and let it boil for 1 hour.
• Add Protofloc to the pot for the last 15 minutes of the boil.
• Add the second batch of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops for the last 10 minutes of the boil.
• Add the third batch of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops at turn off.
• Cool the wort down to 12°C (54°F).

Fermentation:

• Pour the cooled wort into a sterilized fermenter.
• Add the Bohemian Lager yeast to the fermenter.
• Seal the fermenter and let it sit at a temperature of 12°C (54°F) for 42 days.
• After 42 days, transfer the beer to another sterilized container and condition it for 6 weeks at 3°C (37°F).
• The beer is now ready to drink!

Deliciously Strong and Balanced: Try Our Imperial Pilsner Recipe

Looking for a beer recipe that packs a flavorful punch? Look no further than our Imperial Pilsner recipe. With a combination of Pilsner, Carapils and Biscuit malts, as well as Hallertauer Mittelfruh hops, this beer has a strong and complex flavor that is perfectly balanced by the bitterness of the hops.

Impress Even the Most Discerning Beer Drinkers

Not only does our Imperial Pilsner recipe taste great, but it also has an impressive ABV of 7.7%. Plus, the longer fermentation process of 42 days results in a beer that is beautifully clear and refreshing. So why not try our recipe today and impress even the most discerning beer drinkers?

Easy to Make with Simple Ingredients

While the fermentation process may take a bit longer than some other beer recipes, our Imperial Pilsner is actually quite simple to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients and some brewing equipment, and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a deliciously strong and balanced beer. So why not give it a try today?

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