Crisp & Refreshing European-Style Pilsner
Brew a pale, crisp and refreshing European-style beer with the Brick Road Pilsner Blonde 1.5kg Beer Kit.
This easy-drinking Pilsner pours pale straw with clean Pilsner malt character, restrained bitterness and a refreshingly dry finish. Its balanced flavour makes it an excellent everyday beer for serving cold on warm Australian days.
The recipe can be adjusted to produce a low-, mid- or full-strength beer from approximately 2.6% to 4.8% ABV. Add glucoamylase enzyme for an even drier, lower-carbohydrate finish.
Each 1.5kg kit makes approximately 23 litres of finished beer.
Why You'll Love It
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Crisp European-style Pilsner character
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Pale straw colour
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Clean Pilsner malt flavour
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Low-to-medium bitterness
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Refreshingly dry finish
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Makes approximately 23 litres
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Low-, mid- and full-strength recipe options
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Can be brewed from approximately 2.6% to 4.8% ABV
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Optional lower-carbohydrate brewing method
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Includes a versatile New World lager yeast
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Easy to customise with additional hops
Flavour Profile
Brick Road Pilsner Blonde produces a clean and refreshing beer with delicate Pilsner malt character and balanced hop bitterness.
The finished beer is pale straw in colour with a light body, restrained grain sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. Its modest bitterness keeps it highly drinkable without leaving the beer bland or watery.
Style: European-Style Pilsner Blonde
Appearance: Pale straw with a clean white head
Aroma: Clean grain with light malt and subtle hop character
Flavour: Delicate Pilsner malt with restrained bitterness
Body: Light and refreshing
Bitterness: Low to medium
Finish: Clean, crisp and dry
How Brick Road Pilsner Blonde Works
Brick Road begins with selected brewing grains that are malted and blended to suit the intended beer style.
The malt is mashed with hop extract to create a hopped wort before being gently concentrated and canned. This provides the malt and bitterness required to produce a consistent beer without carrying out a full all-grain mash and boil.
The concentrated wort is mixed with water and your selected fermentable before yeast is added to complete fermentation.
What's Included?
Each Brick Road Pilsner Blonde kit contains:
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1.5kg of concentrated hopped malt extract
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New World lager yeast
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Low-, mid- and full-strength recipe options
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Instructions printed on the can
Additional fermentables, glucoamylase enzyme, brewing equipment and packaging ingredients are available separately.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | Brick Road Brewing Co |
| Product | Pilsner Blonde |
| Type | Malt Extract Beer Kit |
| Kit Weight | 1.5kg |
| Beer Style | European-Style Pilsner |
| Batch Size | Approximately 23L |
| Alcohol Options | Approximately 2.6–4.8% ABV |
| Colour | Approximately 5 EBC |
| Bitterness | Approximately 17 IBU |
| Original Gravity | Approximately 1.038 |
| Final Gravity | Approximately 1.008 |
| Malt Base | Pilsner Malt |
| Yeast | New World Lager Yeast |
| Recommended Fermentable | Dextrose, Brewing Sugar or Malt Extract |
The gravity, alcohol and bitterness figures are approximate and are based on a 23-litre batch made with 1kg of dextrose or brewing sugar.
Brewing Instructions
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Clean and sanitise your fermenter, mixing equipment and anything that will contact the wort.
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Stand the unopened can in warm water to soften the malt extract.
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Pour the contents into your sanitised fermenter.
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Add your selected fermentable according to the strength and recipe option printed on the can.
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Dissolve thoroughly with hot water.
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Top up with cool water to the required batch volume.
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Check that the wort is at a suitable pitching temperature.
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Add the supplied yeast and seal the fermenter.
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Ferment at a stable temperature within the yeast manufacturer’s recommended range.
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Confirm fermentation is complete with stable hydrometer readings before bottling or kegging.
Always follow the instructions printed on the can, as the quantity of fermentable and final volume may vary between the low-, mid- and full-strength recipes.
How Much Beer Does One Kit Make?
One Brick Road Pilsner Blonde kit makes approximately 23 litres of finished beer when prepared according to the instructions.
This is equivalent to around thirty 750ml bottles or approximately sixty 375ml bottles, allowing for normal fermentation and packaging losses.
What Does Brick Road Pilsner Blonde Taste Like?
It produces a pale and refreshing European-style beer with clean Pilsner malt, restrained bitterness and a crisp, dry finish.
The flavour is light and balanced, making it suitable for drinkers who enjoy uncomplicated, easy-drinking lagers and Pilsners.
Can It Be Brewed as a Low- or Mid-Strength Beer?
Yes. The kit includes different recipe options and can be prepared at approximately 2.6% to 4.8% ABV.
Follow the recipe printed on the can for the correct fermentable quantity and final volume for your preferred strength.
How Do I Make It Lower in Carbohydrates?
Add a suitable glucoamylase enzyme at the same time as the yeast.
The enzyme helps break down additional carbohydrates into fermentable sugars, allowing the yeast to produce a drier beer with fewer residual carbohydrates.
The resulting beer may also finish at a lower final gravity, so always confirm fermentation is complete before packaging.
What Fermentable Should I Add?
For the standard recipe, use 1kg of dextrose or brewing sugar.
For greater malt flavour, body and head retention, replace some or all of the sugar with Light Dried Malt Extract or a suitable liquid malt extract.
Follow the recipe on the can when brewing the lower-alcohol options.
What Yeast Is Included?
The kit includes a New World lager yeast selected to produce a clean fermentation profile.
This hybrid yeast can ferment at temperatures up to approximately 22°C, making it more practical for home brewers than many traditional cold-fermenting lager strains.
Can I Add Extra Hops?
Yes. Dry hop with approximately 10–30g of your preferred hop variety to add more aroma and flavour.
For traditional herbal, floral and spicy Pilsner character, consider:
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Saaz
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Hallertau Mittelfrüh
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Tettnang
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Hersbrucker
For a modern Australian or New Zealand interpretation, consider:
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Motueka
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Riwaka
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Nelson Sauvin
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Eclipse
Is This Kit Suitable for Beginners?
Yes. Brick Road Pilsner Blonde is suitable for new home brewers because the malt and bitterness have already been prepared in the concentrated wort.
You will still need suitable fermentation equipment, sanitiser, your chosen fermentable and bottles or a keg for packaging.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks Brick Road beer kits, malt extracts and brewing ingredients for home brewers throughout Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider Queensland–New South Wales border region.
Shop online for Australia-wide delivery or select Click & Collect from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop.
Recommended Products
To complete or customise your brew, consider adding:
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Dextrose or brewing sugar
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Light Dried Malt Extract
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Glucoamylase enzyme for a drier, lower-carbohydrate beer
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Noble or New World dry hops
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Yeast nutrient
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Brewing sanitiser
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Carbonation drops
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Beer bottles and crown seals
