STORY

Overview: Gemütlichkeit Pilsner is a crisp German-style pilsner brewed with Coopers Light DME, Pilsen Malt, Vienna Malt, Saaz hops, Hallertau hops, and W-34/70 lager yeast. It delivers clean malt flavor, noble hop character, balanced bitterness, and a refreshing 5.09% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a clean, crisp pilsner with light malt flavor, subtle grain character, floral and herbal noble hop notes, and a refreshing bitter finish. It is balanced, easy-drinking, and true to the German pilsner style.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Lager Fermentation Note: This recipe uses W-34/70 lager yeast and must be fermented cold at 52–58°F for best results.

Boil Volume Note: This recipe uses 16 cups of water and requires a 2-gallon or larger boil pot.

WHAT YOU GET

• 2 Boxes Coopers Light Dry Malt (DME)
• 1 Packet Pilsen Malt
• 1 Packet Vienna Malt
• 1 Packet Hallertau Hops
• 1 Packet Saaz Hops
• 3 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet W-34/70 Lager Yeast
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

German Pilsners

Crisp lagers

Noble hop beers

Clean, refreshing pilsner-style beers

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60–90 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks at 52–58°F

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Lager Note: Additional cold conditioning can help this pilsner become cleaner, crisper, and smoother.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a crisp, clean German-style pilsner with real lager yeast character. Pilsen Malt, Vienna Malt, Saaz hops, Hallertau hops, and W-34/70 lager yeast create a refreshing beer with classic noble hop flavor and a smooth, balanced finish.