LagerPilsner

Bohemian Pilsener

Crisp, complex and well-rounded yet refreshing. Uses Moravian malted barley and a decoction mash for rich, malt character. Saaz hops and low sulfate, low carbonate water provide a distinctively soft, rounded hop profile. Traditional yeast sometimes can provide a background diacetyl note. Dextrins provide additional body, and diacetyl enhances the perception of a fuller palate.

Alcohol
4.2 - 5.4% ABV
3.3 - 4.3% ABW
IBU
35 - 45
International Bitterness Units
Color
3 - 6 SRM
6 - 12 EBC
Gravity
OG: 1.044 - 1.056
FG: 1.013 - 1.017

Appearance & Mouthfeel

Color
Very pale gold to deep burnished gold, brilliant to very clear, with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head.
Clarity
Very pale gold to deep burnished gold, brilliant to very clear, with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head.
Body
Medium-bodied (although diacetyl, if present, may make it seem medium-full), medium carbonation.

Aroma & Flavor

Malt
Rich with complex malt and a spicy, floral Saaz hop bouquet. Some diacetyl is acceptable, but need not be present. Otherwise clean, with no fruity esters. Rich, complex maltiness combined with a pronounced yet soft and rounded bitterness and flavor from Saaz hops. Some diacetyl is acceptable, but need not be present. Bitterness is prominent but never harsh, and does not linger. The aftertaste is balanced between malt and hops. Clean, no fruity esters.

Technical Specs (Plato)

Original Gravity11 - 13.8 °P
Final Gravity3.3 - 4.3 °P