Kolsch pilsner malt?

[biddyk]

I'm planning on using Jamil's recipe.
Just pilsen and vienna, White Labs Kolsch-German Ale yeast (WLP 029). My options are Franco-Belgian pilsner malt or Canadian Great Western pilsner? I'm leaning towards the FB. Thoughts? Will it still taste Kolschy without a German malt?

 

[BigEd]

Use the Franco-Belgian malt. It's not German but is a better choice than the North American malt. I know Jamil has a radio show and all but try leaving out the Vienna malt in your Kolsch.

 

[Bulls Beers]

I agree with Ed. Skip the Vienna, maybe add some wheat malt instead.

 

[Hammy71]

I've done this recipe a couple of times with the vienna with no complaints. I don't bother with decoction so the vienna mimics that (supposedly). No biggie, but go for the European pilsner.

 

[biddyk]

Thanks Gents. FB it will be.