ChrisKennedy
Well-Known Member
This was my first kölsch, and was probably the best beer I have ever made. I just drew the last pint tonight, and naturally it was the best pint of all. It lasted 5 weeks from brewing to gone, I brewed it April 14. Perhaps my next few kölschs I brew I will be a bit more patient, but the damn batch was so unbelievably drinkable and delicious the entire time I just couldn't stop drinking it.
OG: 1.049
FG: 1.008
IBU: 25
Pilsner Malt 90%
Vienna Malt 5%
Wheat Malt 5%
.5 oz 13% Magnum at 60min
Mash at 149 for 90 minutes. Boil 90 minutes.
Build a 3L starter of WLP029. Pitch yeast at 59F and ferment there for a day or two, and then begin raising the temp by 1F a day until the beer is completely fermented.
Lager it as long as you can possibly stand it. It takes a couple of weeks to clear completely, but damn is it good. Brew it, drink it, love it. Perfect for summer.
Cheers,
Chris
OG: 1.049
FG: 1.008
IBU: 25
Pilsner Malt 90%
Vienna Malt 5%
Wheat Malt 5%
.5 oz 13% Magnum at 60min
Mash at 149 for 90 minutes. Boil 90 minutes.
Build a 3L starter of WLP029. Pitch yeast at 59F and ferment there for a day or two, and then begin raising the temp by 1F a day until the beer is completely fermented.
Lager it as long as you can possibly stand it. It takes a couple of weeks to clear completely, but damn is it good. Brew it, drink it, love it. Perfect for summer.
Cheers,
Chris