Take your taste buds on a journey to the birthplace of pale lager with Passport to Prague. Inspired by the pioneering work of Josef Groll and the legendary lagers first brewed in nearby Pilsen, this gluten-free recipe captures the clean, malt-forward character and distinctive noble hop aroma that made Czech-style pale lagers famous around the world. A blend of millet and rice malts creates a crisp, bready foundation, while generous additions of Saaz hops provide the classic spicy, floral finish expected from an authentic Bohemian-inspired lager.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 5.00 lb Pale Millet Malt
- 1.00 lb Munich Millet Malt
- 1.00 lb Vienna Millet Malt
- 2.00 lb Biscuit 4L Rice Malt
- 1.00 lb Caramel Buckwheat Malt
- 1.00 lb Maltodextrin
- 2.00 lb Rice Hulls
Hops
- 1.00 oz Saaz Hops (60 min)
- 2.00 oz Saaz Hops (30 min)
- 1.00 oz Saaz Hops (5 min)
Whirlpool
- 1.00 oz Saaz Hops
Other Additions
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (15 min)
- 2 tsp Beer Nutrient (15 min)
Yeast
- 1 package Fermentis SafLager W-34/70
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our all-grain brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation and temperature control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | Czech Pale Lager |
| Recipe Type: | All-Grain |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 49.2 |
| SRM: | 5.8 |
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.065 |
| FG: | 1.011 |
| ABV: | 7.1% |
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.048 |
| FG: | 1.009 |
| ABV: | 5.12% |