Jul 14 2026
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Non-alcoholic Bitburger Drive Na Pilsner Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time2h
Serves4

Make Non-alcoholic Bitburger Drive Na Pilsner Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Flavor Additions

Method

Brewing Process

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a large pot, bring 500 ml of filtered water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Malted Barley

    Once the water has reached a boil, add 150 g of malted barley. Stir the mixture and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes to extract the flavors from the barley.

  3. 3

    Add Hops

    After 30 minutes, add 10 g of hops to the pot. Continue to simmer the mixture for an additional 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cool the Mixture

    After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat and cool the mixture quickly to around room temperature. You can do this by placing the pot in an ice bath.

  5. 5

    Add Yeast

    Once cooled, sprinkle 5 g of lager yeast over the mixture. Stir gently to combine, then cover the pot with a clean cloth.

  6. 6

    Fermentation

    Allow the mixture to ferment at room temperature for 5-7 days. Check for bubbles in the mixture, which indicates fermentation is occurring.

  7. 7

    Add Corn Sugar

    After fermentation, dissolve 10 g of corn sugar in a small amount of warm water and add this to the fermented mixture. This will carbonate your pilsner.

  8. 8

    Bottling

    Transfer the mixture into sterilized bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles and let them sit at room temperature for another 2-3 days to carbonate.

Flavoring

  1. 9

    Add Citrus Zest

    After carbonation, open a bottle and add 1 tsp of lemon zest and 1 tsp of lime zest to enhance the flavor.

  2. 10

    Garnish with Mint

    To serve, pour the pilsner into a glass and garnish it with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.

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