Tried a small glass today at six weeks of lagering. Still a bit cloudy but tastes amazing. Will wait another two weeks and try some more.

It is too cold at 1-2°C but the bitterness seems just perfect. This is going to be an easy drinking beer - per the name and the style.

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I couldn’t resist going down to the barn to check on the Pitelnost. 29 days of lagering. Some yeast settling in the bottom so not a bad thing to draw some off. Tastes pretty darn good though. 4.6% and ~40IBU

I’ll try again around day 42 or so.

From this recipe and my other candidate for my baseline brew. This is using WLP800.

https://beerandbrewing.com/recipe-pitelnost-12-czech-style-pale-lager/

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Almost there. Then the Speise goes in and we move to secondary in a Corny keg to get some natural carbonation, and then to the lagering fridge for 6-8 weeks.

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The Budvar I’m brewing is based on this recipe from Malt Miller UK that they did in partnership with Budvar. Another decoction mash. I’m using a lot more Saaz hops to make more of a Budvar 33 otherwise I find Budvar too sweet. If this wort turns out as I suspect I will try a version using the M84 yeast or the WLP800 to see if I can get close to a Pilsner Urquell.

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/brew-with-us-budvar-czech-lager/

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End of first decoction boil. Love this color - and the aroma!
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Is there perfect beer size? Of course there is! :D #Beer #CzechLager #Rakovar