Pale Bitter European Beer - Kölsch
A clean, crisp, delicately-balanced beer usually with a very subtle fruit and hop character. Subdued maltiness throughout leads into a pleasantly well-attenuated and refreshing finish. Freshness makes a huge difference with this beer, as the delicate char
Flavor Profile: Soft, rounded palate comprised of a delicate flavor balance between soft yet attenuated malt, an almost imperceptible fruity sweetness from fermentation, and a medium-low to medium bitterness with a delicate dryness and slight crispness in the finish (but
Ingredients: Traditional German hops (Hallertau, Tettnang, Spalt or Hersbrucker). German Pils or pale malt. Attenuative, clean ale yeast. Up to 20% wheat malt may be used, but this is quite rare in authentic versions. Current commercial practice is to ferment warm, co
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Kölsch Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kolsch, All Grain |
11 gal | 4.93% | 20.15 | 1.048 | 1.011 | All Grain | 6467 | |
JZ FRUH - Kolsch |
5.25 gal | 4.92% | 21.98 | 1.048 | 1.011 | All Grain | 6294 | |
Kolonel Kölsch |
5.25 gal | 5.18% | 25.87 | 1.048 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3847 | |
Kolsch - Brulosophy |
5.5 gal | 4.95% | 27.11 | 1.047 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3720 | |
Kottbusser |
11 gal | 5.04% | 28.01 | 1.052 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3682 | |
KOLSH |
500 L | 5.4% | 21.98 | 1.050 | 1.009 | All Grain | 3549 | |
Alfie - Kolsch |
21 L | 4.78% | 25.81 | 1.049 | 1.013 | All Grain | 3510 | |
Honey Kolsch |
5.5 gal | 5% | 25.18 | 1.045 | 1.007 | All Grain | 3321 | |
SUCK A BAG OF DICKS |
10 gal | 5.51% | 31.26 | 1.053 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3013 | |
Ruby Red Kolsch |
5.5 gal | 4.83% | 25.06 | 1.048 | 1.011 | All Grain | 2366 |
Newest Kölsch Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rubia maltosa |
28 L | 5.23% | 26.26 | 1.049 | 1.009 | extract | 8 | |
A little bit of Kolsch |
2 gal | 4.98% | 16.56 | 1.046 | 1.008 | BIAB | 11 | |
It's pronounced Kolsch not Kolsch |
24 L | 5.08% | 23.47 | 1.046 | 1.008 | All Grain | 18 | |
Kolsch Cup 2024 |
4 gal | 4.97% | 25.11 | 1.047 | 1.009 | BIAB | 32 | |
Killer Kolsch |
5.5 gal | 4.54% | 21.27 | 1.043 | 1.008 | All Grain | 25 | |
Kölsch |
40 L | 4.65% | 24.88 | 1.046 | 1.010 | BIAB | 20 | |
Waterboy Kölsch |
5 gal | 4.92227% | 0 | 1.050 | 1.013 | All Grain | 19 | |
Kolsch |
5.5 gal | 5.12% | 27.53 | 1.050 | 1.011 | BIAB | 22 | |
BP kolsch |
3 gal | 5.14% | 24.02 | 1.051 | 1.012 | BIAB | 33 | |
RB Kolsch |
5.5 gal | 4.67% | 24.56 | 1.047 | 1.011 | All Grain | 33 |
Fermentables Used In Kölsch Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
German - Pilsner | 538 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 83% | 8% - 100% |
German - Vienna | 300 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 11% | 2% - 100% |
American - Pilsner | 218 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 80% | 3% - 100% |
German - Acidulated Malt | 198 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 1% - 20% |
German - Wheat Malt | 156 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 10% | 2% - 42% |
Munich - Light 10L | 153 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 10% | 2% - 100% | |
American - Vienna | 150 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 11% | 1% - 54% |
American - White Wheat | 108 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 11% | 1% - 45% |
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 106 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 7% | 0% - 100% |
German - Bohemian Pilsner | 93 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.9°L
|
38 | 84% | 11% - 100% |
Hops Used In Kölsch Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tettnanger | 315 | 4.5 | 41% | 6% - 100% |
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 302 | 3.75 | 45% | 5% - 100% |
Saaz | 199 | 3.5 | 37% | 9% - 100% |
Magnum | 151 | 15 | 35% | 3% - 100% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 137 | 4 | 48% | 4% - 100% |
Perle | 136 | 8.2 | 38% | 7% - 100% |
Domestic Hallertau | 94 | 3.9 | 49% | 8% - 100% |
Spalt | 89 | 4.5 | 48% | 3% - 100% |
Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 67 | 5 | 46% | 5% - 100% |
Cascade | 56 | 7 | 40% | 13% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Kölsch Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
German - Vienna | 15 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 66% | 28% - 100% |
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 12 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 51% | 20% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 10L | 10 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
10°L
|
35 | 53% | 25% - 100% |
American - Vienna | 9 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 63% | 20% - 100% |
American - Wheat | 9 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
38 | 32% | 25% - 43% |
Munich - Light 10L | 8 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 45% | 33% - 74% | |
German - Carapils | 5 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 67% | 20% - 100% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 4 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 58% | 25% - 100% |
German - Wheat Malt | 4 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 43% | 33% - 57% |
Munich | 4 | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
37 | 48% | 33% - 67% |
Yeasts Used In Kölsch Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029 | 374 | White Labs | Ale | Medium | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
Wyeast - Kölsch 2565 | 310 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Low | 75% | 56°F | 70°F |
Fermentis - Safale - German Ale Yeast K-97 | 230 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .104 | High | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® KÖLN KÖLSCH KOLSCH STYLE ALE YEAST | 164 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | Medium | 75% | 59°F | 72°F |
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 95 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Imperial Yeast - G03 Dieter | 87 | Imperial Yeast | German Ale | Medium | 75% | 60°F | 69°F | |
Omega Yeast Labs - Kolsch II OYL-044 | 57 | Omega Yeast Labs | Ales | 0.1 | Medium | 75% | 65°F | 69°F |
Wyeast - German Ale 1007 | 22 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.11 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 68°F |
Wyeast - Kölsch II 2575 | 21 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Low | 75% | 55°F | 70°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 17 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Kölsch Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 292 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 183 | Fining | Boil | 60% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 178 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 175 | Water Agt | Mash | 77% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 132 | Fining | Boil | 67% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 131 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 67% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 74 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 52 | Water Agt | Mash | 5% | 0% - 36% |
Phosphoric acid | 44 | Water Agt | Mash | 74% | 0% - 100% |
Yeast Nutrient | 38 | Water Agt | Boil | 30% | 0% - 87% |