Union Skipjack Pilsner Recipe

Brewing Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation of Ingredients

   Start by measuring out all the ingredients needed for brewing the Union Skipjack Pilsner. Ensure that the Pilsner malt and Carafoam malt are crushed to maximize extraction.

2. 2

   Mashing

   In a large brew kettle, bring 20 cups of water to approximately 160°F (71°C). Add the crushed Pilsner malt and Carafoam malt to the water, stirring well to eliminate clumps. Maintain the temperature around 150°F (65°C) for 60 minutes.

3. 3

   Sparging

   After the mashing process, sparge the grains with hot water (around 170°F or 77°C) to extract the sugars. Collect the wort in the brew kettle.

4. 4

   Boiling

   Bring the wort to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the Saaz hops and boil for 30 minutes. Then add the Hallertau hops and boil for an additional 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Cooling the Wort

   After the boiling process is complete, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath until it reaches about 70°F (21°C).

6. 6

   Fermentation

   Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Pitch the yeast by sprinkling it on top of the wort. Seal the vessel with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark area for fermentation for about 1-2 weeks.

7. 7

   Bottling

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

8. 8

   Conditioning

   Allow the bottled beer to condition at room temperature for about 2 weeks to develop carbonation.

9. 9

   Enjoy

   After conditioning, chill your Union Skipjack Pilsner and serve. Enjoy your homemade brew!