LHBS screwed up.

[JRHoots]

I've seen some Kolsch recipes call for 40% Vienna, other say you sould use a "touch" of Vienna, like 5%? Hey its still beer!

Yeah I like to use a decent amount, but I've never seen it turn a beer red before. Like you said, it's still beer!

 

[BarryBrews]

I purchased what was supposed to be 6 lbs of pilsner and 3 lbs of vienna from my LHBS for a Kolsch. Brewed it up today and the results look like anything but a Kolsch. Looks like I've got a mystery beer on my hands. Maybe I'll call it an Altbier.

I average about one 10 gallon brew a month and purchase (LHBS/online) all my base malts by the sack for the convenience and savings. And I just made a killing at Hopsdirect.com by buying hops by the pound at nearly 60% savings over previous purchases. The advantages to bulk purchases aren't just the identification issue, cost, or convenience but also the wort consistency from brew to brew.

BTW, your wort looks delicious. Happy mistake!

 

[JRHoots]

well it's time to drink it. It's a nice malty amber ale. Definitely not a Kolsch but I'm not complaining.

 

[bracconiere]

damn, man that's one fine red color! is that lighting or the way it actually looks?

and post another pic with a proper pose, with the head above the rim! i want to see it from a different angle...(just pour strait to the bottom, rough, let the foam die down to set the protein, then gently fill it up...i want to go to sleep dreaming that is my pillow! )

 

[JRHoots]

damn, man that's one fine red color! is that lighting or the way it actually looks?

and post another pic with a proper pose, with the head above the rim! i want to see it from a different angle...(just pour strait to the bottom, rough, let the foam die down to set the protein, then gently fill it up...i want to go to sleep dreaming that is my pillow! )

 

[bracconiere]

damn man, you're my savior! i'm brewing tomorrow, i'm going to go to bed thinking of that!

 

[FrCorySticha]

It might not be what you wanted, but it sounds like it will be enjoyed! Looks great!

 

[JRHoots]

damn man, you're my savior! i'm brewing tomorrow, i'm going to go to bed thinking of that!

You're welcome
To answer your question, that's actually how it looks. "No filter" as the kids say.

 

[JRHoots]

It might not be what you wanted, but it sounds like it will be enjoyed! Looks great!

It's fantastic. I'm not really into malty beers, but this isn't bad. Malty sweet but definitely not under-attenuated. It has a nice toasty flavor also. I thought maybe they gave me something other than Vienna, but now I'm thinking they gave me the 3# Vienna and 6# Munich instead of pilsner. I'm definitely not complaining.

 

[bracconiere]

You're welcome

damn, it's my new desktop background!