Thanks man! I did get really good feedback. Funny thing is the last batch of this particular Kolsch was better IMO. I shared it with one of the brewers at New England Brewing Co (NEBCO), and he told me to enter it. So I brewed another batch, and here we are! He ended up judging it, because as he handed out the prizes, he told me, "I feel like I tasted this one before". I said that's because you have
I've used Dieter quite a bit early on for my Kolsch, but since moved away from it after not getting consistent results. They were my favorite batches, but I just couldn't duplicate them. I think it was more my process than anything, so I'm trying it again. Thinking of doing a double batch - Dieter in 1, K97 in the other. I just don't need 10 gallons of beer on tap at the moment lol. We'll see...
What's your experience with WLP029 compared to G03? I brewed a WLP029 batch moons ago but ran into issues with chloramines so that was a dumper. So far out of G03, 2565, and 1007 my favorite would be 1007. It's an altbier yeast but it's just so clean. It's dog slow though and takes a bit of cold conditioning to clear. The results are always worth the wait though
You definitely don't want your Kolsch to be malt forward! Calypso just isn't the right hops for the style. Have to go noble.
For the wlp029 I was going to give Brulosophers Best Blonde Ale a shot. Added gelatin to the Calypso smash today. Going to wait until next weekend to tap the keg. The initial warm taste was all over the place. Needs cold conditioning time
The Dieter fermented out to 1.010. Have high hopes for this bad boy.Hoping to put in a yeast order this Friday with wlp029. I've got a back to back brew day lined up next weekend. Due to the temps outside I'll need to bank the yeast up for the freezer as soon as it comes in the mail. Have a few strains that'll be banked up back to back to back and such. Getting wlp400 (for a wedding brew in late July), wlp940, wlp029, and wlp810 (for a Christmas brew). So will have a good bit of yeast to bring back to life and bank up
I have wlp029 on hand now and plan to bank it up soon. The test tubes have thinned out big time so will need to put in another Amazon order so the rest of the strains can be banked up
Dieter is clear as heck now. Fruitier and more floral than Wyeast 2565. More malt flavor as well. Same exact recipe to a T as the Wyeast 2565. Not sure I prefer it, but it's definitely a different tasting Kolsch. Kegged the K97 today and it smelled like banana farts in the fermenter lol. I'm sure it'll condition out. Here's a pic of Dieter, after a sipI have wlp029 on hand now and plan to bank it up soon. The test tubes have thinned out big time so will need to put in another Amazon order so the rest of the strains can be banked up
Good stuff. Hope it works out well for you. I posted last night in another Kolsch thread that I re-brewed the Dieter, and I'm not a huge fan. It's a good beer, but too malty for the style IMO. Everyone I shared it with loves it, but I still prefer 2565. Brewing the 2565 again this week with Mecca Grain Vienna (Vanora) to see if there's a difference vs Weyermann. So 8# Weyermann Pils, 2# Mecca Vanora.
I really thought they were different, but not after these last 2 batches. Oh well. That's why we do these exBEERiments!Yeah, I know Dieter came from 029. My next batch will be 2575 and 021. I bought a 5l mini keg of Fru last week. The Gaffel cans I bought have an ash tray finish.
20% Vienna is going to add a lot of malt flavor and body, regardless of the yeast strain.
It's actually a great addition to this grist. I prefer it to just Pilsner malt. 2565 does a great job of not leaving it too sweet. Dieter does not, imo.
Congrats. Enjoy the win!Thanks man! I did get really good feedback. Funny thing is the last batch of this particular Kolsch was better IMO. I shared it with one of the brewers at New England Brewing Co (NEBCO), and he told me to enter it. So I brewed another batch, and here we are! He ended up judging it, because as he handed out the prizes, he told me, "I feel like I tasted this one before". I said that's because you have
Brewed it again with Omega Kolsch II, and I like it even better!
What characteristics do you get from that strain?
Dude, best Kolsch I ever made. It's super clean, crisp and crushable. Brilliantly clear after using Biofine clear in keg. Literally grain to glass in 3 weeks. I'm getting an excellent light malt flavor with some lemon in the finish. Might be my best brew to date!!
And you've sold me! Will add that onto the annual Yeast order early next year
Next year??? Now! It's fantastic
It's currently over 100f on a daily basis where I live lol Have to wait for the Temps to drop before I order more Yeast. Lhbs only carries wyeast liquid Strains so mail order is the only way of getting other liquid vendor Strains outside of driving 3 hours away from home
Gotcha. We've got mid 90s this week too. Sucks. Get a pack when it's cooler and keep it going. I harvest from the starter.
Yep will bank it up in the freezer bank. I get at least 10 vials/batches per pack of liquid yeast. Could get more just don't have the space or need lol
That's great. I typically always harvest from a starter in case I love the yeast. Usually have about 5-6 different ones stored in Liter soda bottles for future starters.
