Kolsch Bot?
Wed, 2011-08-10 22:24 — mkudel
| Kolsch | Original Gravity: 1.036 Final Gravity: Currently Fermenting | |
| Originally the Brewers Best Kolsch Kit (http://www.brewersbestkits.com/pdf/1015_Kolsch.pdf) | Original Gravity: 1.042-1.046 Final Gravity: 1.010-1.013 | |
| 3.3 lbs. - Pilsen Liquid Malt Extract | 2 lbs - Wheat Dried Malt Extract | 12 oz. - Carapils |
| 2 oz. Bittering Hops | 1 oz. Aroma Hops | 1 Pack - Sachet Yeast |
| 5 oz. Priming Sugar (Debating using DME instead) | ||
Brewing
Bring 2.5 gallans of water to a boil.
Pour crushed grains into grain bag, tie bag, and steep at 150-165F for 20 mins.
Remove bag and drain liquid back into the pot.
Bring pot back to a boil.
Add 3.3 lb of the Pilsen Liquid Malt Extract and stir.
Add bittering hops and boil for 40 mins.
Add 2 lbs of Wheat Dried Malt Extract and boil for 5 mins.
Add aroma hops and boil for 10 mins and then stop the boil.
Cool the wart and transfer into fermenter.
Add enough cool water to equal 5 gallons.
Add yeast when cooled to 64-72F.
Bottling
Wait 4-6 days, prime and bottle for two weeks.
Brewer's Notes
Currently fermenting. Will add details after bottling and aging. Need a name for this one.