Josh Weikert’s Vier Sterne German Pilsner

Josh Weikert’s Vier Sterne German Pilsner Homebrew Recipe

Fall brewing is underway with fresh hop recipes being formulated and neighbors sharing their latest favorite homebrews. This season inspired a particular strain release that has been kept strictly for the professionals for over a decade: 2247-PC European Lager. Now available to homebrews through the end of December in Wyeast’s Private Collection: Flannel Fest, this strain, having been part of some best-kept secrets, is ready to be shared.

At Craft Beer & Brewing magazine, Josh Weikert introduces his all-grain recipe for Vier Sterne German Pilsner featuring 2247-PC. A homebrewer since 2007, Josh Weikert is a Grand Master Judge with the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and Certified Cicerone. And he’s the author of his own blog, beer-simple.com, too. Those of you who have Craft Beer & Brewing’s October-November ’22 issue can explore his notes and tips for mastering this recipe for a true German-style pilsner experience with the clean, bone-dry qualities of 2247-PC.

Explore the Vier Sterne German Pilsner recipe here.