Kolsch yeast starter

[dstar26t]

When using Mr.Malty to calculate starter size for a Kolsch using WLP029, do you use Lager, Hybrid or Ale for fermentation type? I'm planning on fermenting at 58-62F.

Thanks!

 

[EdWort]

How big is your batch? For 5 gallons, I always start off with a pint starter, then add that to a quart after 1 day and it works great for me. WLP029 has a big lag time if not started.

 

[dstar26t]

Sorry, should have stated that. It'll probably be fermenting 11 gallons. Never made a kolsch and I figured using the hybrid fermentation type since it's between ale and lager temps. If it starts slow, maybe using the lager tab would be better?

 

[Stevorino]

I'd use Hybrid.

 

[dstar26t]

Do you make a good kolsch?

 

[EdWort]

Do you make a good kolsch?

Mine turns out like a Bit Burger Pils. I enjoy it every time.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f62/bee-cave-brewery-koelsch-33548/

 

[dstar26t]

I was really kidding...I've enjoyed your haus pale ale and apfelwein recipes. Never had Bit Burger...is it a malty, balanced or hoppy pils?

 

[EdWort]

I was really kidding...I've enjoyed your haus pale ale and apfelwein recipes. Never had Bit Burger...is it a malty, balanced or hoppy pils?

It's refreshing, crisp and dry. The Perle hops do a great job of bringing out the German Pilsner like profile. It's a great summer beer and BierMuncher's SWMBO likes it better than his Kolsch. :cross:

 

[Reverend JC]

For my Kolschs I also use Briess pils malt. It has a honey like floral aroma that melds nicely with the other characteristics of the beer.

Perle is an excellent hop to use, sometimes I sub spalter for it and have equally good results.

I do not remember but i think I score a 42 with it at one BJCP comp and that was with the spalter.

 

[dstar26t]

I am simply going to start off with JZ's recipe and do some modifications from there if preferred. I've never used Perle or Spalter. This time it will get Weyermann Pils and Hallertau since the ingredients are already in house.
Thanks much for the tips!

 

[joevbrew]

So Ed, I hope I'm understanding this correctly. You make a pint yeast starter- that's 1/2 cup dme to pint of water. Then pitch yeast in and after a day- add a quart of more starter liquid(1cup dme- 2pints water)- wait another day and pitch to fermentor?