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Birkenbaum Pils

Brewer: Chris Johnson Email: chrisedjohn@gmail.com
Beer: Birkenbaum Pils Style: German Pilsener
Type: All grain Size: 5.75 gallons
Color:
3 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 21 IBU
OG: 1.048 FG: 1.006
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Grain: 9 lb. German Pilsner
Mash: 81% efficiency
Mash @ 146F for 2 hours
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.041 6.75 gallons
1/2 tablet of whirlfloc @ 15 min
Hops: 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast: MB Lager Yeast (5 oz = 148 mL = 387 billion cells @ 67% viability)
Log: Primary Fermentation: 3 Weeks @ 50F
Additional Fermentation: Lager 3 Weeks @ 34F

Recipe posted 01/12/10.