"Bubba@FL" <cstowers@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:J0T2c.207566$Po1.25864@twister.tampabay.rr.com...[color=blue]
> Hi All,
> I'm looking for a beer to make that's a good everyday drink. I want a beer
> that has a good beer flavor but without the bitter after-taste. My last
> batch was an American Pilsner. It's OK but still a little too bitter.[/color]
Anyone[color=blue]
> know of any good recipes or techniques? Thanks -[/color]

Two issues:

1) You might have hard water, which can lead to bitterness. Try using
distilled water for the cleanest taste.
2) You might have used too much hops. Be sure to use unhopped malt extract,
and add barely any hops (like 1/4 to 1/2 ounce for a 5 gallon batch) if you
don't like bitterness. It depends on the type of hops you use, also. Try
Saaz for your pilsner if it is available.

--
Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish