carpeted KAB
Kölsch • All Grain • 5.5 gal
this is a variation of the traditional kolsh. I call it a KAB, kolshish american blonde. carpeted because I spilled a little of the grist on the floor and just scooped up what was on top. hence, carpeted KAB
February 26, 2007 pm 03:16pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 gal)
- 10 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- .5 lbs
American Caramel 20°L
American Caramel 20°L
Provides color, body, and contributes to foam retention and beer stability.
- 1 oz
Hallertauer Hersbrucker - 4.8 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Hallertauer Hersbrucker
Mild to strong. 'Noble'.
- 0.75 oz
Tettnanger - 4.4 AA% whole; boiled 1 min
Tettnanger
Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.
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White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch
White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch
From a small brewpub in Cologne, Germany, this yeast works great in Kölsch and Alt style beers. Good for light beers like blond and honey. Accentuates hop flavors, similar to WLP001. The slight sulfur produced during fermentation will disappear with age a
Style (BJCP)
Category: 6 - Light Hybrid Beer
Subcategory: C - Kölsch
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.050 | 1.044 - 1.050 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.009 | 1.007 - 1.011 | |
| Color: | 4.7 SRM | 3.5 - 5 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.3% ABV | 4.4% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 19.6 IBU | 20 - 30 |
Discussion
very light and refreshing
2007-03-28 10:18am
I tapped the keg of this beer just the other day. very nice, pleasant brew. not too hoppy, with a nice maltiness. a very refreshing summertime brew.
