Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBixMoonlight’s Reality Czech Pilsner, Santa Rosa, Ca Recipe

Moonlight’s Reality Czech Pilsner, Santa Rosa, Ca Recipe

Inspired by Bix
Time4h
Serves20

Experience the crisp and refreshing taste of Moonlight’s Reality Czech Pilsner, brewed in the heart of Santa Rosa, CA. This expertly crafted pilsner features a harmonious blend of delicate Czech malts and vibrant hops, offering a clean finish that dances on your palate. Perfect for any occasion, this golden brew is a celebration of tradition and flavor that is sure to quench your thirst and elevate your spirits.

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Ingredients

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Grain Ingredients

Hops

Yeast

Water

Method

Mashing

  1. 1

    Mash the Grains

    Heat 3 gallons of filtered water to 165°F (74°C) and mash the Pilsner and Carapils malts for 60 minutes. Maintain the temperature at around 150°F (65°C).

  2. 2

    Sparging

    After mashing, sparge the grains with an additional 2 gallons of hot water to collect the wort.

Boiling

  1. 3

    Boil the Wort

    Bring the wort to a boil and add the Saaz hops. Boil for 60 minutes, adding the Hallertau hops in the last 15 minutes of the boil.

Fermentation

  1. 4

    Cool and Ferment

    Cool the wort quickly to around 68°F (20°C) and transfer to a fermentation vessel. Pitch the Pilsner yeast and ferment for 2 weeks at 50°F (10°C).

Kegging

  1. 5

    Keg the Beer

    After fermentation is complete, transfer the beer to a keg, carbonate, and let it condition for another week.

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