Brewer's Best Continental Pilsner

Date: 1-19-08
Brewing Music: Flogging Molly - Swagger
Brewing Beverage: 2 Below Winter Ale by New Belgium Brewery

Tonight I started my third, and what I think will be my last, Brewer's Best recipe kit. The Continental Pilsner.

I am hoping to start making my own recipes for my next few brews then moving on to more advanced techniques. I want to do this so I can get an entry into an Arizona home brewing competition. Being a new brewer, any feedback I can get from the judges in this competition will be great info. So, I need to create a few new brews for entry between now and the deadline of March 11.



For now, I decided on the Pilsner to make sure I had a wider range of experience when it comes to the Brewer's Best kits.

Pale color with full malt flavor. This beer can be enjoyed anytime to quench your thirst. A light beer with the infamous aroma and character achieved by using the Czech Saaz hop.

Starting Specific Gravity: 1.046
Planned Fermentation: One week primary, one week secondary (It worked for the stout, so why not try again?)

3.3 lbs. Plain Light Malt Extract
2 lbs. Plain Light Dry Malt Extract
12 oz. Crushed Carapils Malt
1 oz. Perle Hops (bittering)
1 oz. Saaz Hops (finishing)
1 package of Nottingham Dry Brewing Yeast

Purchase Kit Here