West Coast Pils

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Rugged, dry and invigorating – like our own western frontiers – this summery pils is an adventure for the senses. In the glass, it shimmers light, clear and golden beneath a lingering cloud of head. Fresh, vibrant aromas drift in on a breeze of classic Pilsner malt, with notes of tropical fruit, berries, and a hint of earthiness from the blend of hops. Venturing onwards, the palate is as crisp and clean as the ocean air. A balanced bitterness rolls in with waves of citrus zest, subtle pine, a touch of passionfruit, and smooth malt on the horizon. The journey concludes with a dry and bracing finish, capturing the West Coast hop character without overshadowing the refreshing Pilsner virtues.

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Recipe Contains

1 × Thomas Coopers 86 Days Pilsner (1.7kg)
1 × Brew Enhancer 2 (1kg)
1 × Carapils Malt (250g)
1 × Mosaic Hops (25g)
1 × Carbonation Drops (250g)

You'll Need

1 × 25g Strata Hops
1 × 11g Lalbrew Novalager Yeast

Beer Style: Ipa

Colour (EBC): 6
Volume: 21L
Difficulty: Advanced

ABV 4.8%

Alcohol by Volume

39 IBU

International Bitterness Units

EBC 6

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Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Thomas Coopers 86 Days Pilsner
1 x 1kg Coopers Brew Enhancer 2
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 25g Mosaic Hops
1 x 25g Strata Hops
1 x 11g Lalbrew Novalager Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

Mix

Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a rolling pin.
In a good size pot (around 5 Litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed
Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper)
and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid to drain
from the malt back into the pot.
Bring the liquid to the boil for 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and add half a pack of Mosaic Hops and let steep for 20 minutes.
Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel
(FV).
Add the Thomas Coopers 86 Days Pilsner and the Brew Enhancer 2 to the FV and stir to dissolve. Top
up with cool water to the 17 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 21 litre mark with warm water to get as close as
possible to 15°C.
Sprinkle the Lalbrew Novalager Yeast then fit the lid.

Home Recipes WEST COAST PILS

West Coast Pils

Rugged, dry and invigorating – like our own western frontiers – this summery pils is an adventure for the senses. In the glass, it shimmers light, clear and golden beneath a lingering cloud of head. Fresh, vibrant aromas drift in on a breeze of classic Pilsner malt, with notes of tropical fruit, berries, and a hint of earthiness from the blend of hops. Venturing onwards, the palate is as crisp and clean as the ocean air. A balanced bitterness rolls in with waves of citrus zest, subtle pine, a touch of passionfruit, and smooth malt on the horizon. The journey concludes with a dry and bracing finish, capturing the West Coast hop character without overshadowing the refreshing Pilsner virtues.

West Coast Pils
Beer Style Ipa
Flavour Profile Hoppy, Floral, Resinous, Citrus
Alcohol Content 4.8%
Colour (EBC) 6
Bitterness (IBU) 39
Volume 21L
Difficulty Advanced

Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Thomas Coopers 86 Days Pilsner
1 x 1kg Coopers Brew Enhancer 2
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 25g Mosaic Hops
1 x 25g Strata Hops
1 x 11g Lalbrew Novalager Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

1. Mix

Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack it using a rolling pin.
In a good size pot (around 5 Litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C, add the crushed
Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper)
and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid to drain
from the malt back into the pot.
Bring the liquid to the boil for 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and add half a pack of Mosaic Hops and let steep for 20 minutes.
Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel
(FV).
Add the Thomas Coopers 86 Days Pilsner and the Brew Enhancer 2 to the FV and stir to dissolve. Top
up with cool water to the 17 litre mark and stir thoroughly.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 21 litre mark with warm water to get as close as
possible to 15°C.
Sprinkle the Lalbrew Novalager Yeast then fit the lid.

2. Brew

Ferment temperature should be as close to 10°C–20°C if possible.
Once the foam has subsided around day 5, add the Strata Hops and the remaining Mosaic Hops (we
recommend wrapping them in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper).
Fermentation has finished once the specific gravity is stable over 2 days.
Expected readings should finish in the range of 1009 – 1013.

3. Bottle

Gently fill clean PET bottles to about 3cm from the top.
Add 2 carbonation drops per bottle and secure the caps.
Store the bottles upright in a location out of direct sunlight at or above 18°C.

4. Enjoy

After at least two weeks, check for sufficient carbonation by squeezing the bottles.
Bottles kept unrefrigerated should improve in the short term.
When ready to drink, chill the bottles upright.
The chilled beer may be poured into clean glassware, leaving the sediment behind.
Expect the alcohol content to be approximately 4.8% ABV.

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