- Recipe Type
- All Grain
- Yeast
- WLP029 Kolsch
- Yeast Starter
- Yes
- Batch Size (Gallons)
- 5.25
- Original Gravity
- 1.055
- Final Gravity
- 1.010
- Boiling Time (Minutes)
- 60
- IBU
- 14
- Color
- 4
- Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- 2-3 weeks
- Tasting Notes
- Very flavorful, but refreshing.
I've been brewing this simple recipe a lot lately. There's a good amount of wheat in this one, so be sure to use rice hulls if your system needs them, mine does not (I mash pretty thin and have not had problems). This is a delicious summer beer, and an excellent jumping off point for adding fruit, spices, and other whimsical adjustments. I have brewed most of the variations suggested below the recipe and they have all turned out delicious. The low flocculation and fairly clean profile of Kolsch yeast makes it perfect for american style wheat beer. Enjoy!
6.00 lb American Wheat
4.20 lb US 2-row
0.50 lb Rice Hulls (optional depending on your system)
0.33 oz. Galena [11.0%] @ 60 min
WLP029 German Kolsch Yeast
Mash at 154 F for 60 mins.
Boil 60 mins.
Optionally:
- Add .25 - .50 lbs honey or crystal malt
- Add fruit (eg: 6 cups strained watermelon juice; Strawberries; Citrus peel)
- Lots of late Amarillo or other C hops
- A handful or two of roast malt
6.00 lb American Wheat
4.20 lb US 2-row
0.50 lb Rice Hulls (optional depending on your system)
0.33 oz. Galena [11.0%] @ 60 min
WLP029 German Kolsch Yeast
Mash at 154 F for 60 mins.
Boil 60 mins.
Optionally:
- Add .25 - .50 lbs honey or crystal malt
- Add fruit (eg: 6 cups strained watermelon juice; Strawberries; Citrus peel)
- Lots of late Amarillo or other C hops
- A handful or two of roast malt