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Old 12-22-2008, 04:27 PM   #1
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Default Kolsch Fermentation - What's with the layers?
Hi,
I'm fermenting a Kolsch (extract kit) and my fermentation bottle has this lovely layer scheme going on ...


White tiny bubbles, Amber/Pale bubbles, and peachish/amber froth on top

What are the layers from? The previous brews only had one layer (just Krausen). I'm not worried, just wondering.

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Old 12-22-2008, 05:05 PM   #2
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This yeast is a top-cropping yeast, so it looks layered like that. Some ale strains are, some are not, the ones that are watch out, they have a tendency to fill up the headspace and blowoff yeast if the fermentation gets really vigorous.
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Beautiful brew, I love kolsch
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It's gotten a little bigger since that last picture. I'm glad it's a 6.5 gallon carboy.

Thanks for the info!


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