Kolsch frementing Temps

sacarr · Aug 14, 2006

I am fermenting a Kolsch at 63 degrees F for 8 days in the primary, after air lock activity slowed and krausen fell, I racked to the secondary today. The yeast used was While Labs German Ale Kolsch yeast (WLP029). What temperature do you recommend I keep the secondary at? Should I store it in a refrigerator?

Steve

Musthavbeer · Aug 14, 2006

I would keep it in the secondary for another 7 days, Then cold condition at about 38-40 for 3 weeks. It should clear very well and atttenuate in the high70%. I usually leave my in the primary for at laest two weeks. and then rack to the keg. Jamil says to let the yeast do it's thing in the primary.

sacarr · Aug 15, 2006

Thanks. The reason I asked the question was that I seemed to find many different protocols when I researched this.

Steve

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