Bohemian-Style Pilsener – European Origin Lager Styles

Bohemian-Style Pilsener Style

  • Color: Straw to gold
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A slightly sweet and toasted, biscuity, bready malt aroma and flavor is present.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium-low to medium, derived from late kettle hopping with noble-type hops.
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Very low levels of diacetyl, if present, are characteristic of this style and may accent malt character. Low levels of sulfur compounds may be present. DMS should not be present.
  • Body: Medium
  • Additional notes: The head should be dense.

Bohemian-Style Pilsener Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.044-1.056 (11-13.8 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.014-1.018 (3.6-4.5 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.2%-4.0% (4.1%-5.1%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 30-45
  • Color SRM (EBC) 3-6(6-12 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – European Origin Lager Styles – Bohemian-Style Pilsener