In a large pot, heat 10 cups of water to around 160°F (70°C). Add the Pilsner malt and mix well. Maintain this temperature for about 60 minutes to allow the starches to convert to sugars.

Mashing

After mashing, sparge the grains with additional hot water (about 5 cups) to collect the wort. This should yield approximately 6-7 cups of liquid.

Sparging

Bring the wort to a boil and add the Saaz hops. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will extract the bitterness and aroma from the hops.

Boiling

After boiling, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or by placing the pot in an ice bath until it reaches around 70°F (21°C).

Cooling

Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Add the lager yeast and seal with an airlock. Allow to ferment at around 50°F (10°C) for 2-3 weeks.

Fermentation

Once fermentation is complete, dissolve the priming sugar in a small amount of water and add it to the beer. Bottle the beer in sanitized bottles and cap them.

Bottling

Allow the bottles to carbonate at room temperature for about 1-2 weeks. If using corn sugar, add it at this stage for additional carbonation.

Carbonation

Once carbonated, refrigerate the bottles. Chill for at least 24 hours before serving. Enjoy your homemade Pilsner!

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