Kölsch no filtration

[Antonio Martinez]

Thought I'd post up a quick pick of my hydrometer sample from the Kölsch I just finished. I was a bit worried about clarity since it took FOREVER for Wyeasts Kölsch strain to drop out of suspension. O.G. was 1.048 F.G. was 1.005. I used the recipe from brewing classic styles with a 15 min addition of huel melon but kept IBUs the same. This was a full volume BIAB brew. The late addition of hops probably takes it out of style but it still tastes great, even uncarbonated.

 

[hottpeper13]

I hear ya, got one on day 15 and the krausen is still hitting the top of the Big Mouth! My house yeast.

 

[Antonio Martinez]

Nice, I bottled today and now the impatient wait begins. I definitely recommend at least a 3 week cold crash. That's what I ended up needing on mind to get everything to drop out. The photo I posted doesn't really do justice to how clear it was. Just wishing I had the right glassware for this beer.

 

[MaxStout]

Once fermentation is done, cold-crash for a few days. It'll drop right out and you'll have bright beer. WY2565 is an awesome Kolsch yeast.

 

[Antonio Martinez]

Thought I'd report back. That fruitiness I was getting is much more subtle now. The beer is carbed up nicely and is very refreshing. Perfect for the coming summer heat. Will brew again soon.