From the classic Birrifico Italiano Tipopils that started this style, to beers that were inspired by Tipopils like Firestone Walker’s Pivo Pils, to today’s emerging American interpretations, there is a lot of ground to cover. A surprisingly delicious assortment of beers fall under the category of Italian pilsner and we’ll talk about them all.
From healthy dinners to light lunches and starters, there are plenty of recipe ideas here fit for a low carb diet. Substituting traditional carbohydrates for low carb alternatives has become an increasingly popular trick in recent years, with courgetti, cauliflower rice and sweet potato noodles among the most well known swaps.
The recipe for Tipopils has evolved over the years to include new ingredients released after the original brew, however this version still makes for a tasty and fine example of Italian Pilsner. Mash in at about 2 qts./lb. (4.2 L/kg) at 148 °F (64 °C) and hold at this temperature for 90 minutes.
A new and exciting variety that seems like a great fit for Italian Pilsner is Rahr’s North Star Pils. You can also use other European pilsner malt for your base, particularly German or Czech varieties.