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Koolsch

Brewer: Larry Grant, HbD Email: grantjl@home.com
Beer: Koolsch Style: Kölsch
Type: All grain Size: 11 gallons
Color:
3 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 16 IBU
OG: 1.050 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 5.5% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Grain: 17.0 lb. German (Weyermann) Pilsner
1.50 lb. Belgian Wheat
1.50 lb. German (Weyermann) Vienna
Mash: 75% efficiency
Acid Rest - 122°/30"
Mash - 154°/60"
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.043 13 gallons
1 TBSP Irish Moss at 15" remaining in boil.
Hops: 2.0 oz. spalt (2.7% AA, 60 min.)
0.50 oz. tetnang (5.0% AA, 30 min.)
.50 oz. tetnang (5.0% AA, 15 min.)
0.50 oz. tetnang (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast 2565 German Kolsch
Log: Ferment in primary 7 days approx 62°F-66°F. Transfer to secondary, continue fermentation approx 5 days. Drop temp to approx 45-50 deg for 1 week then rack into keg. May force carbonation if desired - enjoy.
Carbonation: 2.5 volumes Keg: 14.9 psi @ 45°F

Recipe posted 05/17/01.