Product Details
Pre-Prohibition Lager Beer Kit
This classic American lager kit celebrates corn, one of brewing’s greatest adjuncts and a favorite ingredient of passionate homebrewers everywhere—including us! We’ve finally found the ultimate combination: authentic, high-quality corn syrup (no high-fructose additives!) at the style’s historical maximum of 30% paired with traditional pilsner malt extract and balanced by assertive, smooth bitterness from classic American hops, this Pre-Prohibition Lager kit delivers depth, crispness, and the unique corn character we’ve come to love. Enjoy the true taste of brewing history—rediscovered for the modern homebrewer.
Pre-Prohibition Lager Brewing Notes:
- Style: Historical Beer: Pre-Prohibition Lager
- Fermentation Range: 48–58°F
- Original Gravity (OG): 1.060
- SRM: 5
- IBU: 42
- ABV: 6.1%
Pre-Prohibition Lager Tasting Notes:
- Aroma: Grainy malt richness, subtle sweet corn notes, and herbal, floral hops.
- Appearance: Bright golden color, excellent clarity, lasting white head.
- Flavor: Rich malt presence complemented by authentic corny sweetness, balanced by assertive hop bitterness leading to a dry, crisp finish.
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with creamy texture, balanced carbonation, smooth, refreshing finish.
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Additional Information
| SKU | B1400 |
| Beer Color | Light |
| Original Gravity | 1.060 |
| Total Time to Make | 2 months |
| Regional Style | USA |
| Alcohol Content | Medium |
| Yield | 5 Gallons |
| Beer Style | Pre-Prohibition Lager, Historical Beer |
| Fermentation Type | Lager |
| Beer Recipe Kit Instructions |
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More About Pre-Prohibition Lager (BJCP Style 27A):
Pre-Prohibition Lager is a historical American beer style, popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, that fell into obscurity after Prohibition. Originally brewed by immigrant German brewers adapting traditional lager recipes to local ingredients, this style is known for its distinctive grainy malt profile, prominent use of corn adjuncts, and assertive hop bitterness. Modern recreations aim to reflect the beer's original character: flavorful, robust, and distinctly American.
Pre-Prohibition Lager Style Range:
- SRM: 3–6 (Pale Gold to Deep Gold)
- IBU: 25–40
- Original Gravity (OG): 1.044–1.060
- ABV: 4.5–6%