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Ingredients
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Beer Ingredients
Method
Brewing Process
- 1
Mash the Grains
Heat 10 cups of water to approximately 160°F (71°C). Add the Pilsner malt and maintain the temperature for 60 minutes.
- 2
Sparge
After mashing, sparge the grains with hot water to collect the wort. Aim for about 5-6 gallons of wort.
- 3
Boil
Bring the wort to a boil and add Saaz hops. Boil for 60 minutes, adding more hops if desired for bitterness or flavor.
- 4
Cool the Wort
After boiling, cool the wort quickly to about 70°F (21°C) using a wort chiller.
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast. Seal with an airlock and ferment at around 50°F (10°C) for 2-3 weeks.
- 6