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Elevating International Lagers with pFriem (Audio)

Author Josh Pfriem
Format Audio

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In this 64-minute audio course, cofounder and brewmaster Josh Pfriem lays out their intentional approach to crafting adjunct-based lagers that are more flavorful than industrial brands yet are every bit as drinkable. Along the way, he discusses:

  • considerations for a quality pilsner-malt base
  • nuanced hopping for balance
  • dialing in your water profile
  • deploying a classic multistep mash
  • the hot-side steps to take for better, clearer wort
  • ensuring a viable yeast pitch and proper oxygenation for healthy fermentation
  • dialing in pH for a crisp lager
  • sulfur as a desirable trait, treated as an adjustable ingredient
  • polishing and carbonation targets
  • considerations when choosing your mash adjuncts
  • pairing the adjunct with the pilsner base and dialing in grist percentages
  • balancing and accentuating the delicate flavors
  • the cereal-mash process at pFriem, step by step
  • why foam matters, and how to promote it in adjunct lagers
  • advice on making adjustments for foam, shelf stability, and clarity
  • how pFriem prioritizes quality control and service

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