Pops Pilsner | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

This Americanized version of the classic Bohemian lager is slightly sweeter but still crushably crisp and refreshing. Light and not too bitter. The ideal beer to have on tap when your Pops comes to visit.

Beer Stats:

• OG: 1.045
• SRM: 15
• IBUs: 44
• ABV: 4.7%

Fermentation Requirements

• Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon fermentation.
• Temperature control: Keep fermentation steady and follow the yeast or instruction-sheet temperature guidance for the cleanest result.
• Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Brewing Notes for Best Results

• Steep specialty grains gently: Hold the steeping range steady and avoid squeezing the grain bag hard, which can pull extra tannin into the wort.
• Add extract carefully: Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in malt extract so it dissolves cleanly without scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
• Ferment cleanly: Stable fermentation temperature matters as much as the ingredient bill. Keep the fermenter in the yeast’s recommended range for a cleaner, more predictable beer.
• Package with care: Confirm final gravity is stable before bottling or kegging, then minimize splashing and oxygen exposure to protect malt and hop character.