Trying a Kölsch today...

[SkiSoloII]

I haven't done many delicate, light beers. Unfortunately, I was planning to use Munich, but I ran out and had to sub Vienna. Probably more traditional anyway, eh?

Let me know what you think, and I'll let you know how it turns out.

Dave

Rusty Kölsch Vienna

Brewer: Rusty Kettle
Beer: Rusty Kölsch Vienna
Style: Kölsch
Type: All grain Size: 12 gallons

Color: 4 HCU (~4 SRM)
Bitterness: 28 IBU
OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009
Alcohol: 5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Water: 11.8g batch. Fly sparge. Sparge water adds into boil.
Mineral Profile is mash+sparge. 1gram = 15.4 grains
CaSO4 4/0, MgSO4 3/3, CaCl 3.5/5, NaHCO3 1/1.5, CaCO3 1/1.5, NaCl 0.5/0
Starting with RO water. No ions present.

Grain: 16 lb. 13 oz. Belgian Pilsner
1 lb. 3 oz. Wheat malt
5 oz. Honey malt
6 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
12 oz. German Vienna
Mash: 80% efficiency
Mash at 150 deg. F
1.4 quart/pound = 6.5+gal water mash
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.043 13.5 gallons
Irish Moss at 10 minutes left in the boil

Hops: 1. oz. Hallertauer (4% AA, 60 min.)
1. oz. Saaz (3% AA, 60 min.)
1.5 oz. Hallertauer (4% AA, 30 min.)
1.5 oz. Saaz (3% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Hallertauer (4% AA, 15 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (3% AA, 15 min.)

Yeast: Wyeast Labs Kolsch 2565 Very malty flavor with mix of lager and ale character. Crisp, clean finish.



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[ArcaneXor]

Looks like a good Blonde Ale. I would drop the honey malt and consolidate the hop additions if you are out to make a Koelsch-style ale though.

I need to brew another one; it's been too long.