Mixed-Style Beer Orange Kolsch (AG/EX)

[Battery_BreweryNJ]

I brewed this last weekend, but used Wyeasts 1007 German ale. I have it fermenting around 64-65. How long should I let it go in primary? Also should i rack to secondary or just keg and crash cool? Thanks

 

[BierMuncher]

I brewed this last weekend, but used Wyeasts 1007 German ale. I have it fermenting around 64-65. How long should I let it go in primary? Also should i rack to secondary or just keg and crash cool? Thanks

I'd leave it on the yeast for 3 weeks, then rack to a secondary with gelatin for a week.

 

[Battery_BreweryNJ]

Sounds good thanks!

 

[CharlosCarlies]

About to start the mash for this bad boy. Only changes I made was subbing Summit (.25 oz to watch the AA's) for the Cascade and adding another small addition at flame-out.

Will report back in a few weeks!

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

I just ordered the ingredients for this. It will be my 4th different BM recipe which I am trying out, all the previous ones have turned out great. I have Hallertau and Cascade hops in inventory, and kolsch yeast in my frozen bank, so all I needed was the grain and spices.

 

[RugenBrau]

I have some Belgian Schelde yeast....How would that be with this?

 

[BierMuncher]

I have some Belgian Schelde yeast....How would that be with this?

Keep the fermentation temps on the low end and it will be nice and clean. If the temp creeps up to the upper limits, it lends itself to some aromatic phenols, characteristic of Belgian Ales.

 

[Xaphoeous]

SWMBO doesn't like beer, something about the aroma and "alcoholly flavor." She likes margaritas though, go figure. Do you think this is something she might like? I know that's a pretty subjective question, but has anyone had non-beerlovers enjoy this brew?

I really want to brew something she would enjoy! Thank you

 

[Cubslover]

Adding this to my list of upcoming brews.

 

[staggerlee]

I can't get honey malt locally at the moment. Is there anything I can substitute?

 

[RugenBrau]

i have been told that melanoidin malt is a good substitute. I haven't tried it though.

 

[Xaphoeous]

My LHBS doesn't have the Sweet orange peel...is it going to make the beer kinda bitter if I leave that out? What do you think it would be like if I replaced the sweet orange with lemon??? Too sour?

 

[BierMuncher]

My LHBS doesn't have the Sweet orange peel...is it going to make the beer kinda bitter if I leave that out? What do you think it would be like if I replaced the sweet orange with lemon??? Too sour?

I would use fresh orange peel. It will take about 5 large or 7 medium sized oranges. Zest them up and you'll be golden. (I'd stay away from lemon.)

 

[Xaphoeous]

Thanks!

 

[Xaphoeous]

Brewing this up right now!!! Smells great

Decided to go with a full ounce of bitter orange peel. Just gotta wait a good 6 weeks now before I can drink it...ugh.

 

[Xaphoeous]

Does anyone here strain the wort going into primary for this recipe? Should I NOT strain it so that the orange peels make it into primary?

 

[staggerlee]

OK, brewing this on Saturday. SWMBO and I are both excited about it. Planning to use Wyeast 2565 (for flavour it blows 1056 away in my books and I have a full pipeline so I don't mind the extra waiting for it to finish & clear). One question, though:

I have a bunch of Sorachi Ace hops that I'm kind of itching to try using, and it strikes me that a lemony note in this brew could be a mighty good thing. Any thoughts on whether substituting SA for the Cascade in this recipe is likely to end in triumph or disaster? (FWIW, SWMBO isn't fond of overly hoppy beers; balance and a light touch are key).

Whether I keep the 10 minute addition Cascade or sub the SA, I'll likely set a gallon aside and dry-hop with SA just as an experiment.

 

[BackyardHB]

Does anyone here strain the wort going into primary for this recipe? Should I NOT strain it so that the orange peels make it into primary?

My question as well...

 

[BierMuncher]

My question as well...

I use a paint strainer bag in the kettle to hold all of my non-hop additions. Once you've gotten a good 5-10 minute boil of the spices and other additives, I think you've extracted what you want in terms of an essence. I prefer what goes into my fermenter to be pretty clean.

 

[BackyardHB]

Thanks!!

 

[rmchair]

Beer store guy says I can't use wheat flake in extract. I'm all like "Yeah, that didn't sound right."
Going with Cara Hell instead of wheat ingreadients. Maybe a little darker beer, but I have a slight wheat allergy anyhow.
We'll see what we get.

 

[RugenBrau]

I had to make this again and did so yesterday. When i copied the recipe over a few weeks ago I used oats instead of wheat . I caught it and added the wheat to the recipe but forgot to take the oats off. I noticed it half way through the mash so it was to late to correct. So I ended up adding both a 1/2 lb of wheat and oats. How is this going to effect my beer? duh!

 

[BierMuncher]

I had to make this again and did so yesterday. When i copied the recipe over a few weeks ago I used oats instead of wheat . I caught it and added the wheat to the recipe but forgot to take the oats off. I noticed it half way through the mash so it was to late to correct. So I ended up adding both a 1/2 lb of wheat and oats. How is this going to effect my beer? duh!

You might just increase the awesomeness level is all.

It's all good.

 

[RugenBrau]

I'm slowly trying to work my way through BM recipe file and up to this point have felt that Centennial was the best. Just tried the orange Kolsch after 16 days in the primary and think that this might surpass it. Five more days and it is going into the Keg. I might decide to bottle it so I can see how it changes over time.
Black Pearl up next!!

 

[Xaphoeous]

I tried this recipe as mainly extract with some specialty grains. The LHBS didn't have sweet orange peel, so I just used a full ounce of bitter. It turned out great and is a big hit with everyone that tries it!

Just opened the first bottle from the 2nd batch of it (so good I had to brew it again right away) but this time I used 0.8oz of coriander instead of 0.5oz. Stuck with the full ounce of bitter orange and no sweet. The aroma and flavor are a bit more noticeable and I think it now has exactly what I was missing from the first batch...that extra tiny bit of "oomph" in the flavor and aroma!

Thanks for the recipe!!!

 

[GnarlyBarleyBrewing]

Yo RugenBrau, I did a variation of BM’s Black Pearl and loved it! I’m sure if I would have stuck to the recipe it would have been every bit as good. Actually I’ve done a few variations of the “Pearl” now and it seems to be the magic common denominator. One of them placed 2nd in a contest and it’s the 1st time I’ve entered one. THANKS BM!
Anyway, I’m brewing this next weekend and I’m sure I won’t be disappointed. It’s hot down here in south LA and this looks to be my answer.

 

[RugenBrau]

19 post and you just joineed today? Wow!
What variatons did you do?....That better be in the Porter catagory!

 

[RugenBrau]

Took my last keg to a party and it was demolished in no time at all. Everyone from 21 -85 loved it. I have to rate this as the #1 BM recipe. It replaces centennial pale ale. This one will be tough to beat.

 

[johnodon]

Going to brew this today as my first ever BIAB. As with all of BMs recipes I am sure this will turn out awesome!

John

 

[TromboneGuy]

Brewed this one today, more or less. Did an extract version since that's what I had around. Tried the Summit hops instead of the Cascade. 1/2 oz at 5 minutes and 1/2 oz at flameout. Don't have temp control on my fermentor yet, so I went with a Belgian Golden Ale yeast. OG was 1.058, too, so I'm looking forward to see how this one turns out.

UPDATE: Just moved it to secondary (I know, I know, but I LIKE secondary-ing). Smells GREAT. Like a Hoegaarden on steroids. If that makes any sense.