Brew a Crisp Pilsner in Just 7 Days with Kveik! (recipe included)

Brew a Crisp Pilsner in Just 7 Days with Kveik! (recipe included)

Think brewing a crystal-clear, refreshing pilsner takes weeks or even months of lagers and cold-conditioning? Think again. With the K‑22 Stalljen multi‑strain kveik yeast, you can pull off a clean, crushable pilsner in just seven days—no cloying esters or extended lagering necessary.  Our friends over at Kveik Yeastery shared a great recipe along with some additional details here - www.kveikyeastery.com/post/crisp-pilsner-in-7-days

Why K‑22 Stalljen is a Game-Changer 🍺

  • Rapid, clean fermentation even at cooler temps—no banana, clove, or fruity off-flavors.

  • Delivers the same crisp clarity you'd expect from a traditional lager, but in a fraction of the time 

The Grain Bill & Hop Schedule

  • Malts:

    • 86% Pilsner malt

    • 7% Munich malt

    • 7% Flaked oats—for a smoother mouthfeel

  • Hops:

    • Magnum at 60 minutes (≈ 14.3 IBU)

    • Saaz at 25 minutes (≈ 11.4 IBU) 

The Quick & Clean Process

  1. Mash as a double decoction: 65 °C for 90 mins, with pH ~5.3 using lactic acid

  2. Boil for 90 mins

  3. Chill wort to ~12 °C

  4. Ferment at 12 °C for 4 days

  5. On day 5, raise to 18 °C to complete fermentation

  6. Optionally condition for 1–2 weeks—this helps clarity

  7. Package with 2.5–2.8 volumes CO₂ for sparkle

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale gold, brilliantly clear, crowned with a dense white head

  • Flavor: Crisp malt backbone balanced by refreshing bitterness and a hint of citrus

  • Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, smooth, and effervescent

Why This Recipe Rocks for Homebrewers

  • Time-efficient: Achieve pilsner clarity in just seven days.

  • Yeast-driven clarity: No need for extended lagering—the kveik does the heavy lifting.

  • Modern twist on tradition: Combining a decoction mash and classic water profile with innovative yeast—brewing evolution in action.

Ready to Brew?

  • Grab K‑22 Stalljen multi‑strain kveik from our store—they’re known for delivering clean, fast fermentations.

  • Head over to Brewfather for a downloadable recipe and mash schedule.

  • Let us know how your pilsner turns out—photos, feedback, and tasting notes always welcome!

With this streamlined process, you're not cutting corners—you’re embracing the future of lager-style brewing. Cheers to brewing smarter, not longer!

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