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Kölsch • All Grain • 5 gal
This turned out surprisingly good. A good choice for sharing with those who don't like strong flavored beer.
August 30, 2007 pm 05:08pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 7 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 1 lbs
German Light Munich
German Light Munich
For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
- 1 lbs
German Wheat Malt Light
German Wheat Malt Light
Typical top fermented aroma, produces superb wheat beers.
- .5 oz
Perle - 6.7 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Perle
Used mainly for its minty bittering and good green hop aromas in all non-pilsener lagersand wheats. Aroma is pleasant and slightly spicy
- .5 oz
Saaz - 3.0 AA% pellets; boiled 30 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- .5 oz
Saaz - 3.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Saaz
Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.
- 1 tsp
Irsh Moss boiled 15 minutes - (omitted from calculations)
Irsh Moss boiled 15 minutes
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Wyeast 2565 Kolsch
Wyeast 2565 Kolsch
A hybrid of ale and lager characteristics. This strain develops excellent maltiness with subdued fruitiness, and a crisp finish. Ferments well at moderate temperatures.
Notes
Mash 122 degrees F for 20 min, then 148 degrees for 60 min. in soft water. Ferment at 60 degrees F. Use clarifying agent at end of secondary fermentation. Cold conditioning at 35 degrees F for 4 weeks is optional.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 6 - Light Hybrid Beer
Subcategory: C - Kölsch
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.046 | 1.044 - 1.050 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.009 | 1.007 - 1.011 | |
| Color: | 4.0 SRM | 3.5 - 5 | |
| Alcohol: | 4.9% ABV | 4.4% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 23.6 IBU | 20 - 30 |
Discussion
This can be enjoyed by a diverse group of people.
2007-09-30 9:55pm
My wife, who is also my toughest critic, says that this is the best beer I have brewed. Everyone who has tried it has enjoyed it. The cold conditioning made this a very clean tasting Kolsch.
