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Elevating International Lagers with pFriem (Audio)
Josh Pfriem, cofounder and brewmaster of Oregon’s pFriem Family Brewers, details the thinking and process behind the brewery’s delicate, award-winning lagers inspired by traditions in Mexico, Japan, and beyond.
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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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