Citrus Kolsch help

[rhys333]

I really like a traditional kolsch, but I'm planning a citrusy kolsch this time around. Thinking something like:

77% 2 Row
15% Wheat
8% Vienna
0.5oz Cascade @ 60 & 1oz Cascade @ 10 (6 gal)
WY 2565

I'm sneaking that wheat in there to support the cascade hops and help make a nice creamy head.

 

[MSK_Chess]

Hi. I'm still hoping you let us know how your citrus Kölsch comes out, especially with the Kiwi Wakatu hops. BTW, I bought a couple of ounces of it myself to try... pending the outcome of your beer. Ed

Hi RedlegEd, I might just about have room for it now. My Kegerator only fits two kegs at a time and I just filled one with Vienna lager last week. But ok, why mess around, will begin the yeast starter this very hour!

 

[billd75]

If you're looking to stick with German hop varieties, there are a number with citrus characteristics, including more traditional ones like the Hallertau varietals Hallertauer and Mittelfruh.

There are also Opal and Saphir, with citrus notes, and a newer hop (descended from Cascade) called Mandarina Bavaria, which, as its name suggest, imparts strong mandarin orange characteristics.

Ooooo, that Mandarina Bavaria sounds good. I love the taste of Mandarin Oranges.

 

[MSK_Chess]

Ok here is what I am going for. All areas fit the style as far as I can discern. If anything seems untoward out please let me know -

Wakatu Kolsch - Kölsch
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Batch Size: 5.5 gal
Boil Size: 7.4 gal
Boil Time: 90min
Efficiency: 70%
OG: 1.048
FG: 1.012
ABV: 4.7%
Bitterness: 25 IBUs (Tinseth)
Color: 4 SRM (Morey)

Fermentables
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Pilsner (2 Row) 9.3lb
Munich Malt 12.4oz
Vienna Malt 5.3 oz
Total grain: 10.4lb

Hops
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Magnum 15.3% 0.4 oz 60min 17IBU's
Wakatu 7.2% 0.7oz 15min 8IBU's
Wakatu 7.2% 1 oz Flame Out

Yeast
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WLP029 - German Ale/Kölsch Yeast