Smithy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hey guys, SWMBO got me a can of Heritage Lager and a can of Light Malt Extract a while ago. It's sitting in the brew room while I decide what to do with it (besides brew it of course). I'm going to wait a few months to do it, so I have plenty of time to get ideas. I was thinking about turning it into a pilsener, but not sure how it would turn out. I have a butt load of Czech Saaz hops that I could use, and anything else I can easily get. My plan was to steep a couple of plugs of these for 15mins, then dry hop after a few days. Has anyone used this kit for those reasons? Or would I be best to just use it as a lager and throw in some different hops and make a pilsener using all extract or with the pils kit? spanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Here's the recipe I had in mind: 1x Can Coopers Heritage Lager 1x Can Coopers Light Malt Extract 500g Dried Wheat Malt Extract 28g Czech Saaz @ 30min 14g Herbrucker @ 0min 28g Czech Saaz Dry Hopped 2x 12g Craft Brewer Swiss Lager yeast From the stats profile it's getting me on par with an American Pislener. I'm just concerned on the taste of it. I don't know what hop combos work together, i just look at their descriptions and think that would work, but I know that in the real world things can change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanS8 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 G'day Smithy, not sure how to turn a lager into a pilsner, but why not try and see what happens. It's all part of the fun [w00t] . I've done a few pils recently with saaz and they turned out quite nice. Did one of them with hallertau and that was really nice. Try this one (use the lager instead of the pils if you're feeling experimental) 1 TC Pilsner 1kg LME 500g Corn syrup 15g saaz @15 Kit yeast 23 litres [love] [love] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I've heard bad things about dry hopping Saaz. Never done it personally but have heard it leaves a very Grassy aroma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I suppose it all comes down to personal taste some people like the grassy aroma Hence people who use fuggles. At the same time i kind of agree IMO they are good for a 15 to 30 min soak at flame out then strained into FV but whatever floats your boat [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll adjust it slightly and throw them in at flame out. I've been reading mixed reviews on Saaz and Hersbrucker, so it's hard to work out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi Smithy. I was just reading about the Little Creatures Pilsener.. A refreshing and elegant lager styled on the classic European pilsners that use the finest ingredients and enjoy an extended fermentation period. Tasmanian Hallertau, New Zealand Pacifica and Czech Saaz hops are added throughout the brewing process giving a light flavour and crisp Bitterness. 4.6% alc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Ooo that pretty much looks like my recipe (kinda [lol] ) Good find, thanks for that! After some thoughts, I'm still not sure where to go with the kit, I'm thinking I could keep it for a lager and buy a pilsener kit and do something like THIS But it's still a few months away yet, so I'm still inhaling any and all information you guys have to offer [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Schwarzbier ist lecker. I had this one while I was in Germany once, and it is deeeeelicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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