Raven Pils

Brewer: Chuck Raplinger Email: rapraven@kc.rr.com
Beer: Raven Pils Style: American Pilsener
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
10 HCU (~7 SRM)
Bitterness: 26 IBU
OG: 1.057 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.8% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water: Used Pur water filter to remove chlorine.
Grain: 1 lb. American crystal 10L
Steep: Steeped grain for 30 minutes @ 165 degrees.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.142 2 gallons
6 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops: .5 oz. Cluster (7.3% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 60 min.)
.25 oz. Cluster (7.3% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (2.8% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: 1 Pkg Wyeast 2007 Pilsen Lager Yeast
Log: Primary fermenter-3 wks @ 48 degrees; transferred to secondary, 1 day @ 62 degrees; lowered temp 4 degrees each day until reaching 34 degrees. Lagered six weeks at 34 degrees. Bottled March 29; Tasted April 12.
Carbonation: Used 3 PrimeTabs per bottle. First time I have uses these and they worked great.
Tasting: Of the six beers I have brewed this is the best. Flavor, head, lacing...I hope I can do this again!

Recipe posted 05/18/02.