2nd Street Brewery
Well-Known Member
I am thinking of doing a Kolsch style beer next and since I haven't had a chance to run this by my HBS guy I thought I would see if anyone has any experience with this. My recipe calls for Wyeast #2565 yeast which shows a temp range of 56-64 deg F. My HBS only stocks White Labs and looking up in Northern Brewers catalogue I see they have a strain labled German Ale/Kolsch but it shows a temp range of 65-69 deg F with the specific remark that it doesn't ferment well below 62deg F. I can usually find a close match between the two manufacturers but the difference here, for what is supposed to be a specific style is too different for me to be comfortable with. White Labs lists it's strain as an Ale yeast while Wyeast lists it's as a Lager. Any input will be greatfully appreciated.