IBU for American pilsner

brew_cat 2021-02-17 23:55:57 UTC #1

Where do you like your IBU for an American Pilsner? I have my Uncle Tony's Lager calculated at 39 IBU. Its cleaning up nice but i feel it needs more bite. Im increasing the carbonation which i think will help. By the way i bittered with NB and used cascade for aroma

squeegeethree 2021-02-18 00:07:23 UTC #2

I like on the lower side 28ish IBUs

wilcolandzaat 2021-02-18 05:49:53 UTC #3

Me like between 30 to 40 dont ask me why mayby the taste

dmtaylo2 2021-02-18 11:32:50 UTC #4

It depends which style you're making. If trying to duplicate one of the macro lagers, you wouldn't want to go any higher than about 15 IBUs. But for a Classic American Pils (CAP) more like they brewed >100 years ago, then I like about 30 IBUs in that style. I just made a CAP with 34 IBUs and thought I'd like it just a little better down a notch to closer to 30.

brew_cat 2021-02-18 13:58:21 UTC #5

I've made them 35 IBU and thought that a good range. I usually use Magnum which i think is a better storer than NB. So the 39 IBU calculated is probably not right. Certainly doesn't taste like 39. My reading says the NB can loose 30% after 6 months. That may make this beer closer to 30 IBU realistically