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Bremen Pils (Beck's Clone)

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German Pilsner

SRM

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Estimated ABV5%

Estimated IBU30Calculated

Estimated OG1.048

Estimated FG1.010

SRM3

Batch5.5gal

Efficiency72%

Boil60min

DIFFICULTY

8/ 10

ADVANCED

Created Mar 29, 2026, 8:08 AMLast updated Jul 15, 2026, 2:47 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· from stages·4 STAGES·RANGE 32–58°F· from stages

d12

d15

Lag Phase 1 (sulfur)

High sulfur potential — do not panic

48–52°F

4d · 9%

Primary

~9–12°C core

50–54°F

8d · 19%

Diacetyl rest

55–58°F

3d · 7%

Lagering

32–38°F

28d · 65%

German Pilsner Malt
Base (single malt)
10.5 lb
1.6°L · 100.0% of bill

#	°L	Malt / Adjunct	Lovibond	Grain amount	% of Bill
01		German Pilsner MaltBase (single malt)	1.6°L	10.5lb	100.0%
Total Grain Bill				10.50lb

Bittering (1)

Flavor (1)

Aroma (1)

Bittering
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
1.25 oz
60 min · +18 IBU
Flavor
Tettnang
0.75 oz
20 min · +8 IBU
Aroma
Hallertau Mittelfrüh
0.5 oz
5 min · +4 IBU

#	Type	Hop Variety	Alpha	Time	Amount	IBU
01	Bittering	Hallertau Mittelfrüh	4.5% AA	60 min	1.25oz	+18 IBU
02	Flavor	Tettnang	4% AA	20 min	0.75oz	+8 IBU
03	Aroma	Hallertau Mittelfrüh	4.5% AA	5 min	0.5oz	+4 IBU
Totals					2.50oz	Boil: 30 Post-boil est: — Total est: 30