German Pilsner Extract Beer Kit

$36.99

Priming sugar (dextrose) 4-5 oz *

Required for carbonation at bottling time

Description

German Pilsner Extract Beer Kit

One of the world’s youngest and most popular beer styles originating in The Czech Republic. This refreshing German version is clean, crisp and finishes dry. Our German Pilsner extract beer kit is crafted from the highest quality extracts. A lovely noble hop profile produces just the right amount of flavour and aroma. A great brew for experienced extract brewers who enjoy European-style pilsners and are able to make a proper yeast starter and control temperature.

Please note: Yeast is now sold separately. Strain options linked above.

Our German pilsner extract kit includes:

  • Two bottles of pilsen liquid malt extract
  • A German noble bittering hop addition
  • A German noble aroma hop addition
  • A German noble finishing hop addition
  • Priming sugar (choose option above)
  • German Pilsner extract recipe document
  • Basic extract brewing instructions document

Experience level: Advanced (temperature control required)
Target batch size: 5.25 gal (20 l) into the fermenter
Target ABV (alcohol by volume): 5.0 %
SRM (beer colour): 3
IBU (international bittering units): 25

Finely Crafted Commercial Examples

Weihenstephaner

Weihenstephaner

Golden-yellow, bright and quite hoppy compared to most other Pilsners, Weihenstephaner Pilsner has a distinctive hop aroma with a pleasant bitterness. Brewed for centuries on the Weihenstephan hill.

König

One of the oldest Pilsners brewed in Germany, they use the highest quality of ingredients. König Pilsener – the German king of beers.

König
Pivo Pils

Pivo Pils

A bright straw-coloured lager with playful carbonation and beautiful white foam lace. Delicate malt flavours underscore the noble German hop character.

Additional information

Weight 7.75 lbs
Dimensions 8.75 × 8.75 × 8.75 in
  1. Michael Luzia (verified owner)

    Super easy to make, great for beginners like me. I just have the bare minimum of equipment so I fermented mine in my unheated spare room in the winter. Controlled temp by opening the window if too hot or opening the door to the rest of the house if too cold. Turned out great!

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