This Kolsch is easy as pie, and is not enhanced by adding steeping grains, resulting in a very crisp, clean taste. This beer is a summer staple for me as an extract brewer - not only is it light, refreshing, and crisp, it also goes grain to glass pretty quickly and ferments cleanly.
1) Heat water to boil
AT 60 MIN
1) Add 2 lb DME, whisking constantly while boiling
2) Add 1.5oz SAAZ hops
3) Start timer for 45 Min
4) Hydrate Irish Moss
AT 15 MIN
1) Add 4lb DME, whisking constantly.
2) Add 1oz SAAZ
3) Set timer for 5 min
AT 10 MIN
1) Add yeast nutrient
2) Set timer for 5 min
AT 5 MIN
1) Add Irish Moss (hydrated)
2) Set timer for 5 min
AT 0 MIN (FLAMEOUT)
1) Add 1oz SAAZ Hops
///AFTER///
- COOL wort with chiller
- Transfer to sanitized primary
- Pitch yeast
- Add