Traditional Kolsch (German) Beer Recipe | All Grain Kölsch by moto-timo | Brewer's Friend
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Traditional Kolsch (German)

155 calories 15.5 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Kölsch
Boil Time: 90 min
Batch Size: 11 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 17 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.031 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Source: IllogicBrewing.com
Calories: 155 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 15.5 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Friday July 19th 2019
1.047
1.011
4.8%
27.0
9.3
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
15 lb Belgian - Pilsner15 lb Pilsner 37 1.6 80%
3 lb German - Wheat Malt3 lb Wheat Malt 37 2 16%
12 oz German - Melanoidin12 oz Melanoidin 37 25 4%
18.75 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Perle1 oz Perle Hops Pellet 8.2 Boil 60 min 16.86 33.3%
1 oz Perle1 oz Perle Hops Pellet 8.2 Boil 10 min 6.11 33.3%
1 oz Domestic Hallertau1 oz Domestic Hallertau Hops Pellet 3.9 Whirlpool at 200 °F 20 min 3.98 33.3%
3 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
7.04 gal Protein Rest Temperature -- 122 °F 30 min
Decoction -- 149 °F 10 min
7.04 gal Infusion -- 149 °F 30 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Kölsch 2565
Amount:
2 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
Low
Optimum Temp:
56 - 70 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
60 °F
Pitch Rate:
1.75 (M cells / ml / ° P) 851 B cells required
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Priming
Method: co2       CO2 Level: 2.4 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
50 0 0 68 29 0
1.75g Gypsum
4.5g Calcium Chloride
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
 
Notes

Possible methods:

Traditional

  1. Protein Rest: 122° F for 20 minutes
  2. Beta Saccharification Rest: 149° F for 30 minutes

    Decoction is traditionally used, for ~10 minutes (NOTE: If using Decoction, remove Melanoidin Malt)

    NON-TRADITIONAL
  3. Beta Sacch Rest: 149F 30 minutes
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