Homebrew Mashing
Pilsner Beer: Taste the Rainbow by Shawn Burgy
Pilsner beer is a style of beer that has many origins.
Whether it be Bohemian, Czech or Bavarian.
And into the early 19th century America.
When German immigrants came to the United States they brought there unique Bavarian brewing practices with them.
Americans in general owe a great amount of homage to the German Immigrants.
Without them we wouldn’t have the classic American Lager.
Again another style of Lager in it’s own right.
What we know today as American Lager, Was not what it was before prohibition.
The beginnings of prohibition, We can thank for the watered down beers in America today.
Pre-Prohibition Lager’s would be a big surprise to alot of us today for sure.
Lets talk about the classic Lagers that the German immagrants brought such as Mr.Stroh’s.
Stroh’s was once a very popular Brewery hailing in Detroit,Michigan.
For anyone that has drank a crisp clean Stroh’s, This is American Bohemian style Lager beer.
Many of the immigrants that came over from Germany brought the famous Lager yeasts that we know and taste today.
They also brought there special ways of mashing with them as well.
So think about if they hadn’t came over to America?
We wouldn’t have known this unique gold colored beer.
Keep in mind that Pilsner is just one style of Lager beer.
There are many, many styles of Lager.
Czech Pilsner is probably another of the more famous of this style.(Aka Pilsner Urquell)
Note that Pilsner Urquell and Holland’s Heineken are a lot alike.
Thats because Dutch Pilsner is just the Czech Pilsner done a bit different.
I believe Heineken is due to a small addition of rice to it’s recipe.
But we do know Heineken still uses the German Hallertau Hops for all hop additions.
I urge you to try Heineken and Pilsner Urquell in separate glass’s and have your own taste test.
You’ll be surprised in the differences you notice.
Write them down and see what singularity’s and differences you can taste.
Then maybe come up with your own take on the Pilsner style.
There was a Pilsner I tasted when I first began homebrewing.
It’s know there are different five taste perceptions.
This Pilsner beer hit all five of these sensations all at different times through the after taste.
It was one of the most taste worthy beers I’ve ever had.
Sadly I’ve since lost the recipe and can’t get in touch with who has it.
But I would love to find it again.
When you try Pilsner beer you are trying heritage of great Brewmeisters the world over.
Again I urge you to try all of the different beers and brew what you like.
Make Pilsner your unique style and keep brewing on.
About the Author
I have been brewing since the craze in the 90’s, I stuck to it. Now I’m sharing what I know with you. So give the site below a visit today.
It will be evolving and growing with many resources for the new and old brewer alike.
The Brewmeister “Where it’s a pleasure to Brew” http://www.thebrewmeister.info
Shawn Burgy
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