First AG Brew

[ralphstralph]

finally the day has arrived here are my steps any thoughts or changes on my pilsner ?

batch size 23L
boil size 36L
boil 90 mins

steps =
heat sparge water up to 70.6c
add 11L to tun and mash at 64.4 for 60 mins
fly sparge with 29L of water at 75.6c

90 min boil

recipe=
GRAIN :
4.0 kg pilsner malt
0.26 kg caramalt pils
0.13kg acidulated malt
HOPS :
40g riwaka 60 mins
20 g riwaka 15 mins
30 g rakau 15 mins
1 tablet of warfloc 15 mins
15 g rakau 5 mins
20 g riwaka 5 mins
YEAST
us 05
pitch yeast at 17c
set temp control ferm chamber to 17 and leave

 

[Pogierob]

You might want to reconsider your yeast.
Us05 is an ale yeast yet you are aiming for a pilsner which I would assume a lager yeast would be better suited.
I'm sure someone else who has more know how will recommend a suitable pilsner yeast

 

[Spiesy]

You might want to reconsider your yeast.
Us05 is an ale yeast yet you are aiming for a pilsner which I would assume a lager yeast would be better suited.
I'm sure someone else who has more know how will recommend a suitable pilsner yeast

Good point.

You said you're shooting for a Pils, but that yeast (American ale yeast) at that temp (ale temps) would be a 'Faux Pils' at best… probably more an APA (or KPA - 'Kiwi Pale Ale')... more than a traditional lager.