jkatz419
Well-Known Member
I just taped a keg of my first attempt at a Kolsch, and while it's a drinkable beer I'm a bit dissapointed that it tastes like Budweiser and is missing that slightly "grainy" Kolsch flavor. It's almost too clean and lacks any character. The only thing I can really pick out as a cause is the yeast. My LHBS was out of Kolsch yeast so I used trusty US-05. Here's the recipe:
Size: 6G (65% efficiency)
OG: 1.046
FG: 1.006
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 27
Mash temp: 150 for 75 min, batch sparge to 6G
11.25 lb German Pilsner
0.75 lb Vienna Malt
2 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 3.4% (60 min)
SafAle US-05 yeast (11g packet, no starter)
I fermented at 62 for 2 weeks and then racked to a Keg to cold condition and carbonate for 4 weeks before tapping. Any suggestions if I re-brew?
Size: 6G (65% efficiency)
OG: 1.046
FG: 1.006
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 27
Mash temp: 150 for 75 min, batch sparge to 6G
11.25 lb German Pilsner
0.75 lb Vienna Malt
2 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 3.4% (60 min)
SafAle US-05 yeast (11g packet, no starter)
I fermented at 62 for 2 weeks and then racked to a Keg to cold condition and carbonate for 4 weeks before tapping. Any suggestions if I re-brew?