livewir
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Has anyone brewed up a Stout using kolsch yeast? anything to be concerned about?
Stout onto a Kolsch cake?
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Bob
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I've never done such a thing, but I shouldn't think there'd be a problem. Koelsch yeast tends to fruitiness when fermented warm, but that's not out of place for a stout.
If nothing else, it's an interesting experiment!
Bob
If nothing else, it's an interesting experiment!
Bob
You might have explosive fermentation....I'd use a blowoff. Other than that....best idea EVER!
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livewir
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funny you should say that BigKahuna . The stout I was thinking about racking onto the yeast cake is your Coconut/rum stout aka Pirate Stout
Chriso
Broken Robot Brewing Co.
+1 to BOT (blow off tube) ... Kolsch plus a particularly malty wort will = BIG friggin kraeusen. I'd just make sure to try to keep it under 67˚-68˚F.
That being said... I could see it being delicious! I have some Kolsch yeast in the fridge at home, you may have given me my next big idea.
Pirate stout? Link pls. Not in yr drop-down BK.
That being said... I could see it being delicious! I have some Kolsch yeast in the fridge at home, you may have given me my next big idea.
Pirate stout? Link pls. Not in yr drop-down BK. 
I am sure it would be fine. Probably bring out the roasted malt flavors well. You may be on to something.
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livewir
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it's listed as pirate ale in his drop down.
Koelsch yeast is excellent for many stouts and porters where you want it clean. I know a guy that ferments a fantastic Baltic Porter and RIS with koelsch yeast.
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Desert_Sky
Since 1998
you're a homebrewer which means you are not limited to styles or anything else.
go for it and report back
go for it and report back
