Lager? I Hardly Know Her! Light Pilsner Beer Kit - Extract

Flavor Description:

Prepare for the ultimate pilsner dad joke experience with Lager? I Hardly Know Her! This beer kit is designed for anyone who wants a clean, easy-drinking lager with real European character, thanks to carefully chosen ingredients that deliver a crisp, refined finish without fuss. You'll start with Pilsner Dry Malt Extract for that pale golden color and smooth malt foundation, while a touch of Light Munich Malt brings subtle bready depth without weighing it down. The hop profile is where this kit shines: early Hallertau additions give you a soft, classic bitterness, while Saaz hops layered later add delicate herbal and floral notes that stay beautifully understated. Fermented with the renowned W-34/70 yeast strain, you can expect exceptional clarity, a dry finish, and a restrained ester profile that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Brew this light pilsner at home and enjoy a beer that’s as crisp and approachable as it is true to style—perfect for relaxing afternoons, sharing with friends, or simply refining your homebrewing technique one clean pint at a time.

• ABV: 4.0%
• IBU: 27
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.037
• Final Gravity (FG): 1.006
• SRM: 3
• Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.

Ingredients - Extract Version:

Extracts & Fermentables:

• 4 lbs Pilsner Dry Malt Extract

Specialty Grains:

• 0.5 lb Light Munich Malt

Hops:

• 1 oz Hallertau Hops - 60 min
• 1 oz Saaz Hops - 15 min
• 1 oz Saaz Hops - 5 min

Yeast:

• 1 packet SafLager W-34/70 Yeast

Additives:

• 5 oz Priming Sugar
• 1 Muslin Bag

Brewing Instructions - Extract Version:

Prepare Equipment:

1. Sanitize all brewing equipment, fermenter, airlock, and any tools that will come into contact with the wort.

Steep Specialty Grains:

2. Heat 2.5 gallons of water to 155°F.
3. Add Light Munich Malt to a muslin bag and steep for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the muslin bag and allow it to drain into the kettle. Do not squeeze. Discard the grains.

Dissolve Extract:

5. Remove the kettle from heat and slowly stir in the Pilsner Dry Malt Extract, ensuring it fully dissolves.
6. Return the kettle to heat and bring the wort to a boil.

Boil & Hop Schedule:

7. Boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule:
   • 1 oz Hallertau Mittelfrüh Hops at 60 minutes.
   • 1 oz Saaz Hops at 15 minutes.
   • 1 oz Saaz Hops at 5 minutes.

Cool and Transfer:

8. Use an immersion chiller or ice bath to cool the wort down to 50°F.

Lagering (Recommended):

13. After primary fermentation, cold crash to 34°F and hold for 4-6 weeks to smooth out the flavor.

Packaging Options:

Priming for Bottling:

14. Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water.
15. Cool the sugar solution, then add it to a sanitized bottling bucket.
16. Transfer beer to the bucket, mix gently, and bottle.
17. Condition bottles at room temperature for 4-6 weeks before chilling and serving.

Kegging:

18. Transfer the beer into a sanitized keg.
19. Seal and purge oxygen by burping the keg with CO₂.
20. Set the CO₂ regulator to 12 PSI and store at 38°F for 4-6 weeks.