Noble hops

I found this to be a nice change of pace from the pale ale and stout rut that homebrewers often get caught up in. I used a mixed culture to minimize the clove character of 3056 while still allowing some of it to come through. The Irish moss is not important in this recipe, as cloudiness is an acceptable characteristic of this style. Additionally, any noble hop is acceptable to bitter with. I just happen to have an ounce of Kent Goldings around. Attention should be paid to keep the correct mash temperatures, as this beer should have a dry finish. I found the honey to be a subtle touch which almost goes unnoticed. You ll enjoy this one. 

TTie pilsner style is one of the more difficult styles to master. It is characterized by very light color (3-5 SRM), and is usually brewed with soft water. Pilsners have starting gravities in the range of 1.045-1.055 and bitterness in the range of 30-45 IBU. Noble hops are almost always used in pilsners, especially Saaz and Hallertauer. 

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