Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils Recipe
Mama's Little Yella Pils is a refreshing, golden lager that embodies the spirit of summer with every sip. Brewed with a delicate balance of crisp malt and zesty hops, this easy-drinking pilsner offers a bright, clean finish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re lounging in the sun or enjoying a backyard barbecue, this delightful brew is sure to quench your thirst and elevate your experience.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Mashing
In a large brew kettle, heat 5 liters of water to approximately 165°F (74°C). Add Pilsner malt and Carapils malt, and hold the temperature at around 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 2
Sparging
After mashing, sparge with enough hot water to collect about 6.5 liters of wort in a kettle.
- 3
Boiling
Bring the wort to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 oz of Saaz hops. Boil for 60 minutes.
- 4
Adding Hops
30 minutes into the boil, add the remaining 1 oz of Saaz hops and the German Hallertau hops.
- 5
Cooling the Wort
After the boil, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath.
- 6
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Pitch the yeast and seal with an airlock. Ferment at 50°F (10°C) for 2 weeks.
- 7
Bottling
After fermentation is complete, dissolve 3 oz of priming sugar in a small amount of water, and add it to the beer before bottling. Bottle the beer and cap.
- 8
Carbonation
Let the bottled beer carbonate at room temperature for 1-2 weeks before refrigerating.
