I'd been looking for a nice summer beer that was different than my normal lawnmower styles and thought a Kolsch sounded like it would fit the bill. Without ever having tried one, I ordered a kit.
Fast forward to last night and I tried a Karnival Kolsch from Stoudts. The first thing I thought when I took a sip was "Miller Lite!". As it warmed a bit, it improved some and I starting picking up some white wine flavors.
Is that flavor profile typical of all Kolschs (Kolsches?)? If not, what factors should I focus on to reduce the BMC flavors? The kit came with 6 lbs. Pilsen LME, 12 oz. Bonlander Munich, 4 oz. Crystal 10L, 1 oz. Perle for bittering and 1 oz. Spalt for aroma at 2 minutes. I picked up WLP029 yeast to go along with it.
I can get my swamp cooler down to 60-61 in my basement, but don't yet have a way to cool down further than that for extended periods.
Thoughts from experienced Kolsch drinkers/brewers? Thanks!
Fast forward to last night and I tried a Karnival Kolsch from Stoudts. The first thing I thought when I took a sip was "Miller Lite!". As it warmed a bit, it improved some and I starting picking up some white wine flavors.
Is that flavor profile typical of all Kolschs (Kolsches?)? If not, what factors should I focus on to reduce the BMC flavors? The kit came with 6 lbs. Pilsen LME, 12 oz. Bonlander Munich, 4 oz. Crystal 10L, 1 oz. Perle for bittering and 1 oz. Spalt for aroma at 2 minutes. I picked up WLP029 yeast to go along with it.
I can get my swamp cooler down to 60-61 in my basement, but don't yet have a way to cool down further than that for extended periods.
Thoughts from experienced Kolsch drinkers/brewers? Thanks!