Premium All Grain Recipe Kit

Brew a crisp, clean and refreshing German Pilsner with our award-winning German Pilsner All Grain Recipe Kit. This classic German lager combines delicate Pilsner malt character, assertive bitterness and an elegant floral hop aroma.

Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops provide refined floral, herbal and lightly spicy flavours, while Lallemand Diamond Lager yeast produces the clean fermentation profile and dry finish expected from an authentic German Pils.

This proven Border Brewing Supplies recipe achieved a highest competition score of 45/50, making it an excellent choice for brewers seeking a traditional, precisely balanced European lager.

Each kit makes 23 litres of beer and is packed to order by Border Brewing Supplies. Choose milled grain, freshly crushed for your brewing system, or unmilled grain for crushing at home.

Why You'll Love This Kit

• Award-winning recipe with a highest competition score of 45/50

• Crisp, clean and refreshing German lager

• Elegant floral, herbal and lightly spicy hop character

• Firm but balanced bitterness

• Dry, highly attenuated finish

• Excellent head retention

• Authentic Hochkurz step-mash schedule

• Makes 23 litres of finished beer

• Choice of freshly milled or unmilled grain

• Complete Brewfather recipe supplied

Flavour Profile

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with a dense white head

Aroma: Fresh grain, light bread and elegant floral German hops

Flavour: Delicate Pilsner malt supported by floral, herbal and lightly spicy hop flavours

Bitterness: Firm, clean and lingering without becoming harsh

Body: Light-bodied and highly attenuated

Finish: Crisp, dry and refreshing

What's Included

• 4.7kg Pilsner malt

• 180g Acidulated malt

• 100g Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops

• 2 × Lallemand Diamond Lager yeast

• Complete brewing recipe and instructions

Choose to have your grain freshly milled and packed to order or supplied unmilled for crushing at home.

Hop Schedule

The complete 100g packet of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops is used in this recipe:

• 60g at 60 minutes

• 20g at 20 minutes

• 20g at 5 minutes

Recipe Specifications

Hochkurz Mash Profile

The Hochkurz mash produces a highly fermentable wort while maintaining sufficient malt structure, foam stability and body.

Fermentation Profile

• Pitch and ferment at 11°C

• Allow approximately 10 days for primary fermentation

• Raise to 17°C for a two-day diacetyl rest

• Cold-condition until the beer is clear, clean and fully matured

• Carbonate to approximately 2.6 volumes of CO₂

Complete Brewfather Recipe

View the complete German Pilsner recipe in Brewfather for detailed water volumes, mash temperatures, hop additions and fermentation instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this an authentic German Pilsner?

The recipe combines pale Pilsner malt, assertive bitterness, traditional Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops, a highly attenuative lager yeast and a crisp, dry finish. Its hop character and bitterness are more pronounced than those found in many other pale European lagers.

Is this an award-winning recipe?

Yes. This German Pilsner recipe has achieved a highest competition score of 45/50.

Can I choose whether my grain is milled or unmilled?

Yes. You can choose milled grain, freshly crushed and packed to order by Border Brewing Supplies, or unmilled grain if you prefer to crush it yourself.

What brewing systems can I use?

This recipe is suitable for most all grain brewing systems, including:

• Grainfather

• BrewZilla

• Guten

• RoboBrew

• Brew in a Bag systems

• Traditional three-vessel brewing systems

Why are two packets of Diamond Lager yeast included?

A healthy lager fermentation requires a larger yeast pitch than most ales. Two packets of Lallemand Diamond Lager help provide reliable attenuation, a clean fermentation profile and reduced fermentation stress.

What temperature should I ferment this beer at?

Ferment at approximately 11°C before raising the beer to 17°C for a two-day diacetyl rest. Cold-conditioning after fermentation will improve clarity and produce a smoother lager character.

Does the beer need to be lagered?

Cold-conditioning is strongly recommended. Lagering allows the beer to clarify while smoothing its malt, hop and fermentation character.

Are Whirlfloc and Servomyces included?

No. Whirlfloc, Servomyces yeast nutrient and brewing-water additions are shown in the complete recipe but can be purchased separately if required.

Is this recipe suitable for beginners?

It is suitable for brewers with all grain brewing equipment and reliable fermentation temperature control. The supplied Brewfather recipe contains the complete brewing schedule.

How much beer does the recipe make?

The recipe is designed to produce 23 litres of finished beer at approximately 70% brewhouse efficiency.

Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?

Border Brewing Supplies packs every all grain recipe kit to order at our Tweed Heads South home brew shop. Customers can choose freshly milled grain or unmilled grain to suit their brewing equipment and preferred crush.

We supply home brewers throughout the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider QLD–NSW border region, with Australia-wide shipping also available.

Every kit is prepared using carefully selected brewing ingredients and includes a complete recipe to help you achieve consistent results from mash through to fermentation and packaging.

Recommended Products

For the best brewing results, consider adding:

• Whirlfloc Tablets

• Servomyces Yeast Nutrient

• Brewing Water Salts

• Digital Brewing Thermometer

• Sodium Percarbonate or PBW Cleaner

• No-Rinse Sanitiser