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Austin Pils Pilsner
Austin Pils Pilsner
Austin Pils Pilsner
Austin Pils Pilsner
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Austin Pils Pilsner

Austin Pils Pilsner

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Austin Pils is a crisp German-style pilsner with clean malt character, floral hop aroma, and a dry, refreshing finish. It is light in color, balanced in flavor, and brewed cold with Saflager W-34/70 for that classic lager-like profile.

  • Crisp pilsner character from American Lager extract and Pilsen malt
  • Floral, lightly spicy hop bite from Hallertau pellet hops
  • Clean lager-style finish from Saflager W-34/70 yeast
  • Refreshing all-season drinker with balanced bitterness and a dry finish

Clean, bright, and easy to enjoy, this pilsner is made for anyone who loves a crisp beer with just enough hop character to keep every sip interesting.

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STORY

Overview: Austin Pils is a crisp German-style pilsner recipe built around clean malt flavor, classic Hallertau hop character, and a refreshing dry finish. It is light, balanced, and brewed cool with Saflager W-34/70 yeast for a clean lager-style profile.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a pale golden pour with light malt sweetness, floral and lightly spicy hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a crisp finish. Pilsen malt adds classic pilsner character, while Hallertau hops bring traditional German-style balance.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Ingredient: 1 Can American Lager Brewing Extract (HME)
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid, not used for this recipe
  • Ingredient: 2 Packets BrewMax Booster
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Pilsen Malt
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Hallertau Pellet Hops
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Saflager W-34/70 Yeast
  • Ingredient: 3 Muslin Sacks
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Beer: Industry Pils by Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

Beer: Paulaner Premium Pils by Paulaner Brewing

Beer Style: German pilsners

Beer Style: Crisp pale lagers

BREW SPECS

Style: Pale Lager
Flavor: Crisp, balanced, floral, and lightly bitter
Original Gravity: 1.050
Final Gravity: 1.012
ABV: 4.9%
SRM (Color): 2
IBU (Bitterness): 40
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Total Time: Ready to enjoy in about 4–5 weeks

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Carbonation: 2 weeks

Conditioning Note: Extra cold conditioning can help sharpen the crisp pilsner finish and smooth out the bitterness.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a clean, crisp pilsner with classic German-style hop character. It is refreshing, balanced, lightly bitter, and perfect when you want something bright and easy-drinking without being boring.

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 12 reviews
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12 reviews
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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Awesome German Lager

    I saved this recipe until the forecast was in the 50s for an extended period of time. I lucked out and had two weeks of 50s temps so I fermented in a cooler on the back porch. Turned out great! I cold crashed for 2 days. Nice German style bitterness with a touch of hop aroma. Extremely drinkable after three weeks. I tried one as always do at three weeks and still malty without the bitterness I look for in a German export. After 5 weeks it’s better than a commercial import. I think next time I’ll double the hops to get more of the Hallertau flavor but it’s awesome the ways it is. Tastes somewhere between a Sam Adams 76 lager and a Beck’s.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Good beer

    When it was ready to bottle I tasted it straight from the tank. I had to stop myself after I drank a whole mug. Never did that before. It should the ready for the fridge tomorrow. It will be hard to wait 48 hours to drink. I have another kit of Austin Pils on the way. People have not figured out that brewery’s are dumping their beer because of the shut down.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 years ago
    First step past beginner kit

    This was my second home brew and it came out Awesome!!! Great flavor and color!! Definitely trying this brew again except this time in a 3G fermenter

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 years ago
    One of my favorites!

    I brewed two batches and fermented them for 3 weeks at 68F. Transferred to a 5 gal keg and carbonated it for 5 days in my Bier Mister. Very smooth flavor with a nice malt taste on the front end. Not hoppy or bitter at all. I will definitely brew this again!

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 years ago
    Really good beer

    Brewing this beer was simple and enjoyable. I fermented in a chest cooler with frozen 2 liter bottles changing them out every day at first then every other day once the temp was around 45 degrees for 3 weeks. I was worried I got it too cold once but it fermented out just fine. I prefer darker beers but I really enjoyed this beer a lot and will certainly make it again. It was good after 3 weeks in bottle. Great after 4 weeks. Great flavor and a lot of it!

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