Quite Unusual Bohemian Pilsner

Postby **Brandon** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:30 am

I am working on a recipe for a Bohemian Pilsner that is similar to one brewed for the Pilsner Urquell 2012 PU Master Homebrewer Competition - and won!

I toasted some pilsner malt, per the recipe, and am using rye and a touch of aromatic malt. I am using a touch of carahell and a touch of carafoam to replace the wheat and oats. So much for Reinheitsgebot and traditional ingredients, but I am curious to try something outside the box.

Postby **Bryan R** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:48 am

I home toasted some malts as well. 2 separate batches at different time schedules one 20 minute and one 30. I noticed they are quite different, and highlight and bring different flavors to the table. It will be interesting to test these out.

Postby **Beersk** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:52 pm

Well, the Czechs didn't care about Reinheitsgebot did they? I mean, they aren't German... So have at it. I'm curious to see how this beer turns out for you. Tried a sample yet?

Postby **Brandon** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:39 pm

Hold that thought! My palate is blown out tonight on American Rye Pale Ale...I'll pull a sample of the 5 gallons fermented with 2042 tomorrow. The WLP800 batch is still bubbling (I hope it's the right yeast and not something that's gotten ahold of it...it's been two weeks now).