Brew Pilsner at Home: Your Pils Recipe
A classic Pilsner with fine hop bitterness and golden color. Our AI generator creates your Pils recipe with the right lager yeast and hop additions — including decoction mash for experts.
Typical Ingredients for German Pilsner
Malts
- ● Pale Ale malt
Hops
- ● Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- ● Tettnanger
- ● Saaz
Yeast
● Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23)
What is a German Pilsner?
Crisp, dry, with noble hop bitterness and floral aroma
A pale, well-attenuated, bitter yet refreshing German lager displaying a small but persistent white head, and assertive hop bitterness.
FAQ: German Pilsner
What is a German Pilsner?
A pale, well-attenuated, bitter yet refreshing German lager displaying a small but persistent white head, and assertive hop bitterness.
How much alcohol does a German Pilsner have?
A German Pilsner typically has 4.4–5.2% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.044–1.05, final gravity from 1.008–1.013.
How bitter is a German Pilsner?
A German Pilsner has 25–45 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a German Pilsner?
Typical malts: Pale Ale malt. Typical hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Saaz. Yeast: Lager yeast (e.g. W-34/70, S-23).
Do you need special equipment for a German Pilsner?
Yes, a German Pilsner is a lager and requires fermentation at 8–12°C (46–54°F). You'll need a fermentation fridge or cool cellar.