{"product_id":"truebru-czech-premium-pale-lager-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","title":"TRUEBRÜ Czech Premium Pale Lager | All Grain Beer Kit | 6 Gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-czech-premium-pale-printable-recipe.pdf?v=1793633232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Recipe Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUEBRÜ Czech Premium Pale Lager\u003c\/strong\u003e is a golden lager with rich malt character, fragrant noble hops and a smooth, refreshing finish. Built around our own brewing experience, this recipe balances bready malt and delicate honey and cracker notes with floral, herbal and spicy Saaz hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Czech Premium Pale Lager?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic Czech pilsner family of beer, known in Czech brewing as světlý ležák at common strengths. “Premium” distinguishes it from the lighter Czech Pale Lager category; it does not mean an extra strong beer. Expect a clear golden pour, a creamy white head, medium body and a long, satisfying finish. Compared with a German Pils, it generally offers more malt richness and a fuller, softer impression, with bitterness that is noticeable but rounded rather than sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is about the interplay between malt and hops. A little malt sweetness belongs here, balanced by enough bitterness to keep the next sip inviting. Our recipe targets BJCP 3B Czech Premium Pale Lager at approximately 5.1% ABV and 35 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCzech Barley Character, Malted in Croatia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadass Barley Rhapsody Bohemian Pilsen\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the heart of this recipe. Made from the Czech Malz barley variety and malted in Nova Gradiška, Croatia, it contributes delicate honey and cracker character. A small amount of Weyermann Carahell supports body, foam and gentle malt sweetness, while Weyermann Acidulated malt helps bring the mash toward the recipe’s intended pH. Saaz supplies the classic floral and spicy hop character, with Magnum supporting the bittering addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe Targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 gallons into the fermenter; packaged yield depends on your transfer and sediment losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68% brewhouse efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOG 1.052; FG 1.013; approximately 5.1% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 IBU estimated with Tinseth; 4 SRM; carbonation target 2.4 volumes CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated targets fit BJCP 3B guidelines. Actual gravity, attenuation and bitterness depend on your brewing process. Check your own efficiency and volumes rather than assuming every system will produce identical results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Bill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 lb Badass Barley Rhapsody Bohemian Pilsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 lb Weyermann Acidulated malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 lb Weyermann Carahell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal grain: 13 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMash and Hop Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source recipe uses a full volume mash with 8.8 gallons of water and no sparge. Strike at approximately 162°F to reach a 156°F mash; adjust strike temperature for your equipment and grain temperature. Hold 156°F for 60 minutes, then mash out at 168°F for 10 minutes. Boil for 60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 minutes remaining: 1.5 oz Saaz at 2.1% alpha acids and 0.5 oz German Magnum at 12.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 minutes remaining: 1.5 oz Saaz at 2.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 minutes remaining: 1 oz Saaz at 2.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hopstand or dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source equipment profile targets 7.87 gallons before the boil at 1.046, 6.88 gallons after the boil and 6 gallons into the fermenter. Check that your system can accommodate the full mash volume plus grain. Adjust the water plan for your system’s capacity, absorption, boil off and transfer losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Fermentation Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options below use \u003cstrong\u003eOmega OYL-100 Lager I\u003c\/strong\u003e. The recipe calls for two packs; consider yeast freshness and the manufacturer’s pitching guidance when preparing your pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ferment at 58°F under 12–13 PSI in a fermenter rated for pressure, using appropriate pressure control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ferment at 55°F using a normal airlock or blowoff setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor either option, once fermentation is mostly complete, raise to 65°F and hold until final gravity is stable and yeast cleanup is complete. Follow the beer’s progress rather than a fixed number of days. This finishing rest follows our brewing notes; Omega lists 48–64°F as its general fermentation range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Conditioning Rewards Your Patience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce fermentation and cleanup are complete, cool to approximately 37°F while minimizing oxygen pickup. With a pressure system, maintain suitable CO₂ pressure during cooling. Our process allows about two weeks cold, followed by roughly two more weeks of lagering in the keg before judging the finished beer. This is a guide to developing a smooth, clear lager, not a fixed deadline. Cold conditioning can also take place in the serving keg once the beer is ready to transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilafine may be added after chilling if desired; it is optional, sold separately and should be dosed according to its label. A floating dip tube is optional. If bottling, confirm stable gravity, prime and allow the bottles to carbonate before cold conditioning them. Your patience will reward you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYeast Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAST IS NOT INCLUDED AND IS SOLD SEPARATELY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/omega-liquid-yeastoyl-100-lager-i\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega OYL-100 Lager I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a Czech lager strain selected for balanced, lightly malty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fermentis-w-34-70\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafLager W-34\/70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This German lager strain is a practical alternative, not an identical replacement for Lager I. Fermentation character and attenuation may differ. Follow its current pitching and temperature guidance; two 11.5 g packs fall within the manufacturer’s standard dosage range for this 6 gallon batch at 55–58°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource RO water target, in ppm: Ca 37, Mg 0, Na 8, chloride 55, sulfate 19 and bicarbonate 16. Estimated mash pH: 5.39. Mash additions: 3.5 g calcium chloride and 1.1 g gypsum. These amounts belong to the recipe’s source water profile; adjust for your water and check mash pH. Water salts are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 lb freshly measured grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sealed 1 oz Saaz hop packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne sealed 1 oz German Magnum hop pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete recipe card and downloadable printable PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will have 0.5 oz Magnum left over.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not open or repackage hops. They stay in their original sealed, nitrogen-purged packs for the best storage. Use the measured additions above rather than adding the entire Magnum pack. Check package alpha acids if brewing with a different hop lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYeast, water salts, Silafine, priming sugar and equipment are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e No yeast nutrient is specified in this recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly assembled and packaged to order by TrueBrü Homebrew Supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your required grain preparation in the cart: standard crush, BIAB fine crush or unmilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrueBrü Homebrew Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020196544769,"sku":"TBAG006","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-czech-premium-pale-product.png?v=1793631357","url":"https:\/\/truebru.com\/products\/truebru-czech-premium-pale-lager-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","provider":"TrueBrü","version":"1.0","type":"link"}