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| − | Modern Pilsner, and modern light-colored lager in general, was unveiled on October 5, 1842, at the new municipal brewery in the city of [[Plzen]] (called "Pilsen" in Germany) in Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The brewer, [[Josef Groll]], combined the new pale malts that were just becomeing available with German lagering techniques and local [[Saaz]] hops to create a new style of beer that became widely popular throughout Europe. | + | Modern Pilsner, and modern light-colored lager in general, was unveiled on October 5, 1842, at the new municipal brewery in the city of [[Plzen]] (called "Pilsen" in Germany) in Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The brewer, [[Josef Groll]], combined the new pale malts that were just becomeing available with German lagering techniques and local [[Saaz]] hops to create a new style of beer that became widely popular throughout Europe. The beer produced by the original Plzen brewery is now branded as Pilsner Urquell. |
==Types of Pilsner== | ==Types of Pilsner== | ||
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| + | The original Pilsner quickly spread throughout the world, but not without some local variations. It also provided the inspiration for many other light-colored beers. The most famous of these, Budweiser, took its name from a Bohemian Pilsner brewery and sometimes refers to itself as a "Pilsner", although its lack of hop flavor means it is probably better considered an American [[Pale Lager]]. | ||
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The world's first golden lager, Pilsner, also called Pilsener, or Pils, is a crisp, light, but flavorful beer that showcases the flavor of continental European noble hops, especially Saaz.
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History of Pilsner
Modern Pilsner, and modern light-colored lager in general, was unveiled on October 5, 1842, at the new municipal brewery in the city of Plzen (called "Pilsen" in Germany) in Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The brewer, Josef Groll, combined the new pale malts that were just becomeing available with German lagering techniques and local Saaz hops to create a new style of beer that became widely popular throughout Europe. The beer produced by the original Plzen brewery is now branded as Pilsner Urquell.
Types of Pilsner
The original Pilsner quickly spread throughout the world, but not without some local variations. It also provided the inspiration for many other light-colored beers. The most famous of these, Budweiser, took its name from a Bohemian Pilsner brewery and sometimes refers to itself as a "Pilsner", although its lack of hop flavor means it is probably better considered an American Pale Lager.
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Brewing Pilsner
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Competition Styles
Both the BJCP and the GABF style guidelines recognize multiple styles of Pilsner.
BJCP Style Guidelines
2A. German Pilsner (Pils)
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| OG | 1.044 - 1.050 |
| FG | 1.008 - 1.013 |
| IBU | 25 - 45 |
| SRM | 2 - 5 |
| ABV% | 4.4 - 5.2% |
Aroma: Typically features a light grainy malt character (sometimes Graham cracker-like) and distinctive flowery or spicy noble hops. Clean, no fruity esters, no diacetyl. May have an initial sulfury aroma (from water and/or yeast) and a low background note of DMS (from pils malt).
Appearance: Straw to light gold, brilliant to very clear, with a creamy, long-lasting white head.
Flavor: Crisp and bitter, with a dry to medium-dry finish. Moderate to moderately-low yet well attenuated maltiness, although some grainy flavors and slight malt sweetness are acceptable. Hop bitterness dominates taste and continues through the finish and lingers into the aftertaste. Hop flavor can range from low to high but should only be derived from German noble hops. Clean, no fruity esters, no diacetyl.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light body, medium to high carbonation.
Overall Impression: Crisp, clean, refreshing beer that prominently features noble German hop bitterness accentuated by sulfates in the water.
History: A copy of Bohemian Pilsener adapted to brewing conditions in Germany.
Comments: Drier and crisper than a Bohemian Pilsener with a bitterness that tends to linger more in the aftertaste due to higher attenuation and higher-sulfate water. Lighter in body and color, and with higher carbonation than a Bohemian Pilsener. Modern examples of German pilsners tend to become paler in color, drier in finish, and more bitter as you move from South to North in Germany.
Ingredients: Pilsner malt, German hop varieties (especially noble varieties such as Hallertauer, Tettnanger and Spalt for taste and aroma), medium sulfate water, German lager yeast.
Commercial Examples: Bitburger, Warsteiner, König Pilsener, Jever Pils, Holsten Pils, Spaten Pils, Victory Prima Pils, Brooklyn Pilsner, Trumer Pils
2B. Bohemian Pilsener
Bohemian Pilsener
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2C. Classic American Pilsner
Classic American Pilsner
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