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New Zealand Pilsner

Updated: May 10, 2021

Clean, citrus, and tropical with New Zealand hops. Silver medal winner.


All grain (6 gal)

Designed in Brewfather based on 70% mash efficiency


ABV: 5.3%

Estimated OG: 1.050 SG

Estimated FG: 1.010 SG

IBUs: 21.4

Color: 4.8 SRM


Mash:

  • 50% (6 lbs 10 oz) German Pilsner

  • 35% (4 lbs 10 oz) 2-Row

  • 15% (2 lbs) white wheat malt


Boil:

  • 60 minute - 0.5 oz Nelson Sauvin hops (10.6% AA - 10.9 IBUs)

  • 15 minute - 0.5 oz Nelson Sauvin hops (10.6% AA - 6.1 IBUs)

  • 15 minute - 0.5 oz Motueka hops (4.6% AA - 2.6 IBUs)

  • 15 minute - 0.5 oz Wai-iti hops (1.7% AA - 1 IBUs)

  • 10 minute - 1/2 Whirlfloc tablet

  • 10 minute - 8 oz dextrose (corn sugar)

  • Whirlpool (15 minutes @170˚F) - 0.5 oz Motueka hops (4.6% AA - 0.6 IBUs)

  • Whirlpool (15 minutes @170˚F) - 0.5 oz Wai-iti hops (1.7% AA - 0.2 IBUs)


Yeast:

  • 3 packages Imperial Yeast #L17 Harvest, or yeast starter.


Dry Hop:

  • Day 4 - 1 oz Nelson Sauvin hops (10.6% AA). Remove after 3 days.

  • Day 4 - 1 oz Motueka hops (4.6% AA). Remove after 3 days.

  • Day 4 - 1 oz Wai-iti hops (1.7% AA). Remove after 3 days.

  • Day 7 - 1 oz Nelson Sauvin hops (10.6% AA). Remove after 3 days.

  • Day 7 - 1 oz Motueka hops (4.6% AA). Remove after 3 days.

  • Day 7 - 1 oz Wai-iti hops (1.7% AA). Remove after 3 days.


Fermentation:

  • Once primary fermentation is near conclusion, allow fermentation temperature to rise. Yeast should remain at an elevated temperature (as high as 65˚F) for three to five days to allow for a diacetyl rest after the final dry hop addition.

  • To lager, drop temperature to 60˚F for one day, then drop an additional 2˚F each day thereafter until the temperature reaches 40˚F. Remain at 40˚F for one to two weeks, then drop to crashing temperature of 34˚F and hold for two to seven days. For additional clarity, fine or filter the beer then keg and continue to condition at 40˚F as long as desired.

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