I did two all grain batches in the past two days, one was a Kolsch and the other is Blonde that I am using the same yeast in. I used Wyeast 2565 Kolsch in both. According to Wyeast it has a range of 56-70 degree's F. I normally ferment Ale at 65F but after reading about the yeast having lager like qualities I decided to try it. I cranked the chest down to 58 degrees and they are both setting in the fermentor now a steady 58F.
My question is does anyone have experience with this yeast?
Is there any noticable difference in taste between 56 and 65 degree's?
My plan is to lager both of them for a couple months after I move them to a bright tank in a couple weeks. I have read that it really improves the Kolsch so I thought I would try a Blonde at the same time.
This is my first try at a Kolsch, any thoughts?
My question is does anyone have experience with this yeast?
Is there any noticable difference in taste between 56 and 65 degree's?
My plan is to lager both of them for a couple months after I move them to a bright tank in a couple weeks. I have read that it really improves the Kolsch so I thought I would try a Blonde at the same time.
This is my first try at a Kolsch, any thoughts?