The ATF Bohemian Pilsner is golden coloured beer with a dense, long-lasting, creamy white head. It has a rich complex maltiness with a firm yet soft and rounded bitterness complemented by the spicy flavour of Saaz hops and an earthy, spicy, floral aroma. The aftertaste is balanced between malt and hops.
Yeast is not included in the kit. If fermenting cold we recommend using four packets of Mangrove Jack's Bohemian Lager yeast or
- two packets of Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 or
- three packets of Lallemand Diamond Lager Yeast
If fermenting warm we recommend using one packet of Fermentis SafLager W-34/70.
Selecting the yeast from the dropdown box above will add one packet to your cart. Please click the + symbol beside the amount to increase this to two packets.
Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Sensory testing performed by Fermentis on W-34/70 shows that it is a very robust yeast capable of providing a clean neutral flavour profile across a wide range of fermentation temperatures (12℃ - 20℃). Click here to download the Fermentis iPhone app for more information.
Note on Water Profile
The recommended water profile for this beer is very soft with no more than 7ppm of any mineral. The following water sources have slightly higher concentrations of some minerals than the recommended water profile, however they are still sufficiently soft to produce a soft delicate beer such as the ATF Bohemian Pilsner:
- Paraparaumu/Raumati/Waikanae/Peka Peka
- Te Horo
- Wellington
The beer may be brewed using other water sources, but may not have the same soft delicate mouthfeel and bitterness. Rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or bottled spring water is ideal.
The Details
Post Boil Kettle Volume @ 20℃: 24 L
Post Boil Efficiency: 85%
Target Original Gravity: 1.055
Target Final Gravity: 1.013
ABV: 5.5%
Colour (SRM): 4.08
IBU (calculated): 40
This kit contains:
Detailed recipe and instructions.
Grain (milled or unmilled)
- Pilsner
- Aurora
- Sour Grapes (depending on source water)
Hops
- Pacific Jade
- Saaz
Brewing salts (if required)
Please select the source water you will be using to receive the correct salts. The target water profile is provided for brewers using another source water so that the correct mineral/acid additions can be calculated to achieve the target water profile and mash pH. Brewing salts and lactic acid can be purchased here.
Kettle Finings
- Brewers Carageenan
Yeast Nutrient
- Yeast Vit
This kit is only put together when ordered. All hops are kept vacuumed sealed and refrigerated. Yeast is also kept refrigerated.