Czech Premium Pale Lager (Bohemian Pilsner)
“Rich, complex, bready Pilsner malt balanced by delicate, spicy floral Saaz hops.”
Official BJCP Vital Statistics Range
Sensory Character & Tasting Notes
Origin, Heritage & Craft Tradition
Born in Plzeň (Pilsen), Bohemia in 1842 under Bavarian brewer Josef Groll at Měšťanský pivovar, this was the world's first clear golden lager. It relied on three regional miracles: exceptionally soft water, pale kilned Moravian two-row malt, and the noble red-bine Saaz hop. Traditional Czech lagers undergo triple decoction mashing to develop intense bready melanoidins.
Authentic Grain Bill & Mash Schedule
Recommended Yeast Strains
Water Profile & Salts
Requires near-demineralized, ultra-soft RO (Reverse Osmosis) water (<10 ppm Calcium, <5 ppm Magnesium, <10 ppm Sodium, <15 ppm Sulfate, <10 ppm Chloride). Acidify the mash with lactic acid or acidulated malt to reach 5.2 pH.
Commercial Reference Benchmarks
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Brew Day Precision Calculators for Czech Premium Pale Lager (Bohemian Pilsner)
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