Classic American Pilsner NHC07

Category 2: Pilsner

Gold Medal

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Greg and Liz Lorton, Carlsbad, CA, Classic American Pilsner, QUAFF

"Classic American Pilsner"

Pilsner/Classic American Pilsner

Ingredients for 3 U.S. gallons (11.36 L)

5.0       lb (2.27 kg) six-row pale malt

2.0       lb (0.9 kg) flaked maize

1.3       oz (37 g) Hallertau pellet hops, 4% alpha acid (70 min)

0.35    oz (10 g) pellet hops, 4% alpha acid (15 min)

0.35    oz (10 g) pellet hops, 4% alpha acid (2 min)

White Labs WLP810 San Francisco lager yeast

0.5 cup corn sugar to prime

Original Specific Gravity: 1.059

Final Specific Gravity: 1.024

Boiling Time: 70 minutes

Primary Fermentation: 12 days at 57° F (14° C) in glass

Secondary Fermentation: 21 days at 57° F (14° C) in glass

Directions

Begin with a protein rest at 119° F (48°C) for 5 minutes.  Raise temperature to 153° F (67° C) and hold for 90 minutes.

Judges' Comments

"Hits the mark on flavor-well balanced. Subtle all the way."

"Makes beer noise when opening. Very well balanced."