Pivovar Bobek Pils
By Ken Bazley
BJCP 2021 Style 3C Czech Prem Lager (Boho Pils)
Ken says, 'I've been brewing Boho pils far longer than that Gallagher boy ;-)'
This version uses Bobek hops.
Awards
London & Southeast Homebrew Competition, 2016
1st - Lagers
Measures
- IBU 39
- ABV 5%
- OG 1.050
- FG 1.012
- EBC 6.4
- 22 litres into fermenter.
Ingredients
Water
London water
- CRS, 6.5ml in the mash
- Phosphoric Acid, 3.25ml in the mash
- Phosphoric Acid, 6.46ml in the sparge liquor
Malt
- Weyermann Pilsner malt, 5kg - 3.9EBC
Hops
- 40g Bobek (whole), 4.1% - First wort 120 minutes
- 20g Bobek (whole), 4.1% - Boil at 15 minutes
- 20g Saaz (whole), 3.3% - Boil at 15 minutes
- 40g Bobek (Whole), 4.1% - Boil at 10 minutes
- 40g Saaz (whole), 3.3% - Boil at 10 minutes
- 40g Saaz (whole), 3.3% - Boil at 5 minutes
- Irish Moss finings at 10 minutes
Yeast
- WLP802 - Czech Budejovice Lager
Process
Mash
Single infusion at 63C for 60 minutes.
Mash thickness 2.5 litres per kilogram.
Boil
60 minute boil, 27 litres starting, 24 litres at end.
Ferment
Ferment at 19-20C to finish.
Serving
Carbonate low - 1.5 volumes
Serve by pouring vigorously to simulate the agitation of a hand pull.