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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

Style: Pale Lager
Flavor: Balanced, crisp, clean, lightly malty, floral, herbal, and refreshing
Original Gravity: 1.047
Final Gravity: 1.008
ABV: 5.09%
SRM (Color): 5
IBU (Bitterness): 29
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

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.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great deal

    I have enjoyed each thing I have gotten from Mr beer

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    My goto beer!

    Favorite all around beer. It is a lot of work to brew but worth it.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Pilsner

    I believe new brewers should start with the basic recipes first and move up. We are glad we started with a basic lager and stout before trying this one.

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