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Robbie's Moustach

6 3/4 lb. Weyermann Pils malt
3 1/2 lb. flaked maize
1 lb. Weyermann light Munich malt
1/2 lb. Weyermann Carafoam malt

3/4 oz. Saaz flowers(2.6%) FWH
2/3 oz. Cluster pellets(7.4%) 60 min.
0.7 oz. US Tettnang flowers(4.5%) 60 min.
1/2 oz. US Tettnang flowers(4.5%) 8 min.
1/4 oz. Saaz flowers(2.6%) 8 min. after boil end
1/2 oz. US Tettnang flowers(4.5%) 8 min. after boil end

Wyeast 2035 - American Lager

134 degF 11 min.
150 degF 34 min.
156 degF 70 min.
166 degF mash out and recirculation 47 min.

Primary fermentation 14 days at 50 degF (this includes a 3 day diacetyl rest at 57 degF)
Secondary fermentation 5 days at 56 degF to 34 degF
Tertiary fermentation 44 days at 30 degF

SG 1060
FG 1015
mash pH 5.2
pre boil wort pH 5.3
post boil wort pH 5.5
boil time 75 min.
 

 
Pre Prohibition Favorite - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2005 Minnesota State Fair, 2005
David Gobran, Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1.047 / FG: 1.013

Bronze Medal - 
2005 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.0 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 123F 30 min 
2. 152F 60 min 
3. 168F 5 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes75 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1.047 
     Terminal1.013 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWyeast 
     NamePilsen Lager 2007 
     Amount600 ml 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 13 Temp:52 Glass 
Second.-days:85 Temp:33 Glass 
CARBONATIONBottle Condition 
     Type of Priming SugarCorn sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar1.2 oz 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
7.50 Pale Malt (6-row) Mash   
0.50 Cara-Pils Mash   
1.00 Flaked Corn Mash   
0.50 Flaked Rye Mash   
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1.75 Whole Tettnanger Boil 75 min 3.0 
0.50 Whole Hallertauer Boil 45 min 2.5 
1.0 Whole Hallertauer Boil 10 min 2.5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?Yes 
     TypeIrish Moss 
     Amount1/2 tsp, 15 min 
BREWING DATE: 2/5/2005 BOTTLING DATE: 5/9/2005 

BREWER COMMENTS:

 
Gracies Gold - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2005 Hoppy Halloween, 2005
Curt and Kathy Stock, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul Homebrewers Club
OG: 1.062 / FG: 1.020

Bronze Medal - 
2005 Hoppy Halloween


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
Gypsum 1tsp 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 152 75 
2. 165 15 
BOILING TIME: Minutes70 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1.062 
     Terminal1.020 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWLP 
     NameBudjuvoice 
     Amount1.5L 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:52 Glass 
Second.-days:4 Temp:60 Glass 
Other-days:    30 Temp:34 Glass 
CARBONATIONForced CO2 
     Volumes of CO22.5 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
18 US 6 row Mash 75 152 
Flaked Corn Mash 75 152 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
Pellets Saaz FirstWort FW 
1.5 Pellets Saaz Boil 60 4.9 
1.5 Pellets Hallertau Boil 30 3.5 
Pellets Hallertau Boil 3.5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?Yes 
     TypeIrish Moss 
     Amount2 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 6/20/05 BOTTLING DATE: 8/12/05 

BREWER COMMENTS:

 


 

Gracies Gold - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2006 Upper Mississippi Mash-Out, 2006
Curt and Kathy Stock, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul Homebrewers Club
OG: 1.058 / FG: 1.012

Bronze Medal - 
2006 Upper Mississippi Mash-Out


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
carbon filtered  
Phosporic added to liquor 1 cap full 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 152 75 
2. 165 15 
BOILING TIME: Minutes70 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1.058 
     Terminal1.012 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWLP 
     NameBudjuvoice 
     Amount1500 mls 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:52 Glass 
Second.-days:4 Temp:60 Glass 
Other-days:    30 Temp:34 Glass 
CARBONATIONForced CO2 
     Volumes of CO22.5 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
18 US 6 row Mash 75 152 
Flaked Corn Mash 75 152 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
Pellets Santium FirstWort FW 
Pellets Santium Boil 60 4.9 
Pellets Hallertau Boil 30 3.5 
Pellets SAAZ Boil 3.5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?Yes 
     TypeIrish Moss 
     Amount1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 11/20/05 BOTTLING DATE: 1/3/06 

BREWER COMMENTS:

 
Latecomer - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2000 AHA NHC, 2007
Greg Burns, Regina, SK

OG: 1055 / FG: 1014

Gold Medal - 
2000 AHA NHC


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 152 F 90 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes123 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1055 
     Terminal1014 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter? 
     CompanyWYeast 
     Name2042 Danish Lager 
     Amount 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 7 Temp:68 F Steel 
Second.-days:180 Temp:65-72 F Steel 
Other-days:    60 Temp:65 F Steel 
CARBONATIONForced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
8 lb Pale Malt Mash 90 min 152 F 
2.2 lb Flaked Maize Mash 90 min 152 F 
.75 lb Carapils Mash 90 min 152 F 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
2 oz Whole Saaz Boil 60 min 2.2 
.5 oz Whole Willamette Boil 60 min 4.2 
.75 oz Pellets Saaz Dry-Secondary  
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? 
BREWING DATE:  BOTTLING DATE:  

BREWER COMMENTS:
Mash grains at 152 F (67 C) for 90 minutes.



 
In Honor of George - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2002 AHA NHC, 2007
Josh Aitchison, Northridge, CA

OG: 1063 / FG: 1018

Bronze Medal - 
2002 AHA NHC


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 122 F  
2. 155 F  
BOILING TIME: Minutes70 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1063 
     Terminal1018 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter? 
     CompanyWhite Labs 
     NamePilsner Lager 
     Amount 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 21 Temp:48 F Glass 
Second.-days:30 Temp:48 F Glass 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
5 lb 6-Row malt Mash   
5 lb 2-Row malt Mash   
2.5 lb Corn Mash   
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1 oz Pellets Hallertauer Boil 60 min 3.7 
.6 oz Pellets Northern Brewer Boil 50 min 8.1 
.5 oz Pellets tettnanger Boil 15 min 4.5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? 
BREWING DATE:  BOTTLING DATE:  

BREWER COMMENTS:
Double decoction mash with rests at 122 F (50 C) and 155 F (68 C). Add corn after first decoction.



 
Kirby Pucket Pre-Pro Classic American Pilsner - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
Autumn Home Brew Review, 2002
Al Boyce, St.Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1061 / FG: 1020

Gold Medal - 
Autumn Home Brew Review


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
Gypsum (to mash) 1 tsp 
Phosphoric Acid to sparge 1 tsp 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 122 F. 30 min 
2. 140 F. 15 min 
3. 158 F. 65 min 
4. 170 F. 5 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes60 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1061 
     Terminal1020 
YEAST CULTURE: Type 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWyeast 
     Name2007 Pilsen Lager 
     Amount1 qt 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 11 Temp:48 F. Glass 
Second.-days:35 Temp:33 F. Glass 
     Type of Priming SugarCorn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar3/4 cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
13 lb American 6-row Mash 115 min var 
1/2 lb Briess Carapils Mash 115 min var 
2 lb Flaked Corn Mash 115 min var 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1 oz Whole Saaz FirstWort  5.0 AA 
1 oz Pellets Cluster Boil 60 min 
2 oz Pellets Liberty Boil 15 min 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?Yes 
     TypeIrish Moss 
     Amount1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 5/11/2002 BOTTLING DATE: 6/23/2002 

BREWER COMMENTS:


 
Grandpas Stash - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
Autumn Home Brew Review, 2002
Steve Fletty, Falcon Heights, MN
St. Paul Home Brewers
OG: 1.064 / FG: 1.012

Bronze Medal - 
Autumn Home Brew Review


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 gal 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 122 F. 30 min 
2. 140 F. 15 min 
3. 158 F. 45 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes60 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1.064 
     Terminal1.012 
YEAST CULTURE: Type 
     Did you use a starter? 
     CompanyWYeast 
     Name2112 
     Amount 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 10 Temp:62 F. Glass 
Second.-days:120 Temp:35 F. Glass 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
10 lb US 6-Row malt Mash 90 min var 
3 lb Flaked Maize Mash 90 min var 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
.75 oz  Hallertau FirstWort  5.9 
1 oz  Mt. Hood Boil 60 min 4.4 
1 oz  Saaz Boil 15 MIN 3.9 
1 oz  Crystal Boil 1 min 4.1 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? 
BREWING DATE:  BOTTLING DATE:  

BREWER COMMENTS:

 

 


 

Ol Jalopy CAP - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2003 AHA NHC, 2007
Mike McCluskey, North Bend, WA
Brew Rats
OG: 1053 / FG: 1012

Silver Medal - 
2003 AHA NHC


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 152 F 60 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes60 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1053 
     Terminal1012 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter? 
     CompanyWhite Labs 
     NameSan Francisco Lager 
     Amount 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:58 F  
Second.-days:7 Temp:58 F  
Other-days:    35 Temp:33 F  
CARBONATIONForced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
10 lb Lager malt Mash 60 min 152 F 
6 lb 6-row malt Mash 60 min 152 F 
5 lb Flaked corn Mash 60 min 152 F 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1.5 oz Whole Santiam Boil 60 min 7.6 
1 oz Whole Santiam Boil 30 min 7.6 
1.5 oz Whole Santiam Boil 5 min 7.6 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? 
BREWING DATE:  BOTTLING DATE:  

BREWER COMMENTS:
Mash grains at 152 F (67 C) for 60 minutes.




 
Baseball CAP - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2003 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Contest, 2003
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1062 / FG: 1021

Bronze Medal - 
2003 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Contest


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
Reverse Osmosis water  
Phosphoric Acid to sparge 1 tsp 
Gypsum to mash 1 tsp 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 122 F. 30 min 
2. 140 F. 15 min 
3. 158 F. 15 min 
4. 172 F. 15 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes60 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1062 
     Terminal1021 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWhite Labs 
     NameWLP800 Pilsner 
     Amount1 st 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 7 days Temp:70 F. Glass 
Second.-days:21 days Temp:65 f. Glass 
CARBONATIONBottle Condition 
     Type of Priming SugarCorn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar1/2 cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
13 lb American 6-row Mash 90 min var 
.5 lb Briess Carapils Mash 90 min var 
2 lb Flaked Corn Mash 90 min var 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1 oz Pellets Saaz FirstWort  5.0 
1 oz Pellets Cluster Boil 60 min  
2 oz Pellets Liberty Boil 15 min  
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?Yes 
     TypeIrish Moss 
     Amount1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 4/27/03 BOTTLING DATE: 6/2/03 

BREWER COMMENTS:

 



Golden Meadow - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
1999 AHA NHC, 2007
Thomas Plunkard, Warren, MI

OG: 1060 / FG: 1020

Gold Medal - 
1999 AHA NHC


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 154 F 60 min 
2. 162 F 10 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes75 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1060 
     Terminal1020 
YEAST CULTURE: Type 
     Did you use a starter? 
     CompanyYCKC 
     NameGerman Lager Yeast 
     Amount 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 16 Temp:46 F Glass 
Second.-days:2 Temp:52 F Glass 
Other-days:    105 Temp:35 F Steel 
CARBONATIONForced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
11 lb six-row pale malt Mash 60 min 154 F 
4 lb flaked maize Mash 60 min 154 F 
1 lb Munich malt Mash 60 min 154 F 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
1 oz  Hallertauer Hersbrucker FirstWort  2.8 
2 oz  Saaz Boil 60 min 3.5 
1 oz  Saaz Boil 15 min 3.5 
2 oz  Hallertauer Hersbrucker Steep  2.8 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? 
BREWING DATE:  BOTTLING DATE:  


BREWER COMMENTS:
Mash grains at 154 F (68C) for 60 minutes. Raise temperature to 162 F (72 C) and hold for 10 minutes. (No sparge.)

 


 

Post-Prohibition Classic American Pilsner - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
2005 Upper Mississippi Mash-Out, 2005
Graham Cox, Meridian, MS

OG: 1.043 / FG: 1.011

Gold Medal - 
2005 Upper Mississippi Mash-Out


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.25 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s)Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.)Time
1. 119 20 
2. 135 20 
3. 154 40 
BOILING TIME: Minutes90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original1.043 
     Terminal1.011 
YEAST CULTURE: TypeLiquid 
     Did you use a starter?Yes 
     CompanyWyeast 
     Name2007 Pilsner Lager 
     Amount2L 
YEAST NUTRIENTS: TypeFermaid K 
     Company:Lallemand 
     Amount:1 teaspoon 
FERMENTATIONType:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:52 Glass 
Second.-days:28 Temp:38 Glass 
Other-days:    8 Temp:50 Glass 
CARBONATIONBottle Condition 
     Type of Priming SugarCarb. drop 
     Amount of Priming Sugar1 drop 
FERMENTABLES
LBS.TYPE/BRANDUSETIMETEMP
6-row Mash 80 stepped 
flaked maize Mash 80 stepped 
HOPS
OZ.TYPENAMEUSETIME%AA
0.9 Whole Cluster Boil 60 7.9 
0.3 Pellets Styrian Goldings Boil 10 5.25 
0.3 Pellets Styrian Goldings Steep 5.25 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Whirlfloc tablet @20 min.   
FININGS?No 
BREWING DATE: 11/13/04 BOTTLING DATE: 12/30/04 

BREWER COMMENTS: