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Bremen Pils (Beck's Clone)
// REFERENCE_ONLYGerman Pilsner
SRM
3
Recipe & library
Brew tools
ABV5%
IBU30
OG1.048
FG1.010
SRM3
Batch5.5gal
Efficiency72%
Boil60min
DIFFICULTY
8/ 10
ADVANCEDCreated Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Mar 29, 2026, 11:53 PM
Technical Requirement
Active Temperature Control Required. This strain (WLP830) requires precise sub-ambient cooling for clean results. Fermenting above 58°F will produce esters and diacetyl.
Pitch Window
50–58°F
Style Category
BOTTOM-FERMENTED LAGER
Equipment Prerequisites
Fermentation Chamber
Capable of holding 50–58°F (10–14°C) continuously for 2+ weeks
Digital Temperature Controller
e.g. Inkbird ITC-308 or Ranco — ±1°F precision required for WLP830
Patience (43+ Days)
Minimum 4 weeks cold conditioning; 6–8 weeks for optimal clarity and malt expression
Increased Pitch Rate
Lager yeast requires 2× standard pitch rate — use 2 packs or prepare a 2L starter
TOTAL 43 DAYS·4 STAGES·RANGE 32–58°F
d0
d4
d12
d15
01
Lag Phase 1 (sulfur)
High sulfur potential — do not panic
48–52°F
4d · 9%
02
Primary
~9–12°C core
50–54°F
8d · 19%
03
Diacetyl rest
55–58°F
3d · 7%
04
Lagering
32–38°F
28d · 65%
| # | °L | Malt / Adjunct | Grain amount | % of Bill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | German Pilsner MaltBase (single malt) | 10.5lb | 100.0% | |||
| Total Grain Bill | 10.50lb | |||||
Bittering (1)
Flavor (1)
Aroma (1)
| # | Type | Hop Variety | Time | Amount | IBU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bittering | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 60 min | 1.25oz | +18 IBU | |
| 02 | Flavor | Tettnang | 20 min | 0.75oz | +8 IBU | |
| 03 | Aroma | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | 5 min | 0.5oz | +4 IBU | |
| Totals | 2.50oz | 30IBU | ||||