Italian pilsners are all about restraint — crisp, clean, and elegantly hopped. That's Amore starts there, then breaks the rules in the best way. A base of German Barke malt gives this lager a rich, slightly bready backbone, while Caramunich and Carafoam add subtle depth and a creamy, lasting head. Classic Spalt and Perle hops bring the refined European character you'd expect — and then a surprise dose of Lemondrop hops sneaks in a bright citrus twist that makes this pilsner unmistakably its own.
Why You'll Love This Kit
- Authentic Italian pilsner character — crisp, dry, and refreshing with a floral, spicy noble hop presence
- Barke malt backbone — a heritage barley variety prized for its rich, full malt flavor in clean lagers
- A citrus curveball — Lemondrop hops add a bright lemony lift you won't find in a traditional pils
- Balanced specialty malts — Caramunich for gentle depth, Carafoam for body and head retention
Brew it your way: ferment traditionally with 34/70 lager yeast and give it a proper cold lagering, or — if you don't have temperature control — pitch Omega Dry Lutra Kveik yeast, which delivers a clean, lager-like finish at normal room temperatures. Either way, you get a crisp Italian pilsner without compromise.
| Yeast Option | None - I have my own yeast or Omega Yeast OYL-071 DRY Lutra Kveik or Saflager W-34/70 German Lager |
| Crush Beer Kit Grains? | Yes or No |
| Kit Yield | 5 Gallons |
| Alcohol by Volume | 4.7 - 5.5% |
| Approximate ABV | Low (under 6%) |
| IBUs | 30 |
| Starting Gravity | 1.044 - 1.050 |
| Final Gravity | 1.007 - 1.009 |
| Yeast Starter | Yes |
| Beer Kit Type | All-Grain |
| Beer Styles | Pilsner, Italian Pilsner |