Name: Osteria Savio Volpes Hoyne, Victoria, BC - 'Che Bello' Italian Pilsner (5.3%) Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 48 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5.5 lbs Pilsner Malt; 1 lbs Munich Malt; 0.5 lbs Carapils Malt; 1 oz Hallertau Hops; 0.5 oz Saaz Hops; 1 pkg Italian Lager Yeast; 3 oz Priming Sugar; 6.5 gallons Water (filtered or distilled)

Pinot Grigio - Tavernello - Italy

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Experience the refreshing taste of 'Che Bello,' an Italian Pilsner brewed in the heart of Victoria, BC. This 5.3% ABV delight showcases a perfect balance of crisp malt and floral hop aromas, delivering a clean, smooth finish that is both invigorating and satisfying. Ideal for leisurely afternoons or lively gatherings, 'Che Bello' invites you to savor the essence of Italian brewing tradition with every sip.

In a large brew kettle, heat 3.5 gallons of water to 165°F (74°C). Add the crushed Pilsner, Munich, and Carapils malts to the water, stirring well. Maintain the temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.

Mashing

After mashing, sparge with an additional 3 gallons of water heated to 170°F (77°C) to rinse the grains and collect the wort in the kettle.

Sparging

Bring the wort to a boil. Once boiling, add the Hallertau hops and boil for 60 minutes. 15 minutes before the end of the boil, add the Saaz hops.

Boiling

After boiling, cool the wort quickly to around 65°F (18°C) using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.

Cooling

Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel and pitch the Italian lager yeast. Seal with an airlock and ferment at 50-55°F (10-13°C) for 2 weeks.

Fermentation

After fermentation is complete, dissolve the priming sugar in 2 cups of boiling water and add it to the bottling bucket. Transfer the beer to the bottling bucket, mix gently, then bottle using sanitized bottles and caps.

Bottling

Allow the bottled beer to carbonate at room temperature for 1-2 weeks before transferring to a cooler place for storage.

Conditioning

After carbonation, chill the beer and enjoy your homemade 'Che Bello' Italian Pilsner!

Enjoy

Pilsner Malt

Munich Malt

Carapils Malt

Hallertau Hops

Saaz Hops

Italian Lager Yeast

Priming Sugar

Water (filtered or distilled)

Hoyne, Victoria, BC - 'Che Bello' Italian Pilsner (5.3%)

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Lambrusco

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Meatballs, tomato, currants, pine nuts, grana padano

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Make Hoyne, Victoria, BC - 'Che Bello' Italian Pilsner (5.3%) Recipe in just 3h . Experience the refreshing taste of 'Che Bello,' an Italian Pilsner brewed in the heart of Victoria, BC. This 5.3% ABV delight showcases a perfect balance of crisp malt and floral hop aromas, delivering a clean, smooth finish that is both invigorating and satisfying. Ideal for leisurely afternoons or lively gatherings, 'Che Bello' invites you to savor the essence of Italian brewing tradition with every sip.

Hoyne, Victoria, Bc - 'che Bello' Italian Pilsner (5.3%) Recipe

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