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latProd

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Hi, I was just wondering something in general as well as something concrete when it comes to Kölsch brewing.
I am not aiming for a perfect Kölsch, I want to make one that is more in the 5,5 to 6,0 % area. Simply because I prefer beers in general when they are around 5,5 and up.
The question is, is it a simple as adding a little more grains ? Should I add some sugar during the boil?
 
If you are doing all grain add more of your base grain , if you are doing extract add a lb of DME light! Sugar will work but it tends to make the beer taste more crisp or dry!:)
 
If you are doing all grain add more of your base grain , if you are doing extract add a lb of DME light! Sugar will work but it tends to make the beer taste more crisp or dry!:)

Thanks man, I'm doing all grain BIAB. I am aiming for a crispy and dry feeling actually, so maybe a pound more of pilsner malt and 200 grams of sugar would do the trick?
 

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