Pre-Prohibition Lager All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Pre-Prohibition Lager All-Grain Beer Kit

This classic American lager kit celebrates corn, one of brewing’s greatest adjuncts and a favorite ingredient among passionate homebrewers—including us! We've sourced premium non-GMO Malted Corn from Root Shoot Malting, proudly featuring it at the historical maximum of 30%. Paired with traditional 6-row malt and balanced by assertive yet smooth bitterness from classic American hops, this Pre-Prohibition Lager delivers depth, crispness, and an authentic corn character we love. Brew history at home with this robust, distinctly American lager—rediscovered for today’s adventurous 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 complexity, subtle sweet corn notes, herbal and floral hops.
Appearance: Bright golden color, excellent clarity, persistent white head.
Flavor: Rich malt presence complemented by authentic malted corn sweetness, balanced by assertive hop bitterness leading to a crisp, dry finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, creamy texture, balanced carbonation, smooth and refreshing.

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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: