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Kolsch

Method: All Grain
Style: Kölsch
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 6 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.24 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.039 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.044 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 59% (brew house)
Source: Boxcar Brewing
Hop Utilization: 97%
Calories: 144 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 14.3 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Saturday September 7th 2024

Kolonel Kölsch

by Herr Braumeister

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.2% IBU: 23

Kaffir Lime Kolsch

by Bradleyarthurwhite

OG: 1.044 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.5% IBU: 26

Kolsch Style Ale

by Enzoras

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.013 ABV: 4.8% IBU: 26

Original Gravity:

1.044

Final Gravity:

1.010

ABV (standard):

4.4%

IBU (tinseth):

28.3

SRM (morey):

3.5

Mash pH

n/a

Cost $

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
8 lb	Briess - Pilsen Malt 2-Row8 lb Pilsen Malt 2-Row	37	1.2	66.7%
3 lb	Thomas Fawcett - Pearl Pale Ale Malt3 lb Pearl Pale Ale Malt	36.8	2.65	25%
1 lb	Weyermann - Vienna Malt1 lb Vienna Malt	37	3.5	8.3%
12 lbs / $ 0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
0.75 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker0.75 oz Hallertau Hersbrucker Hops	Pellet	3.1	Boil	60 min	7.88	33.3%
1 oz	Hallertau Mittelfruh1 oz Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops	Pellet	2.3	Boil	30 min	5.99	44.4%
0.25 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker0.25 oz Hallertau Hersbrucker Hops	Pellet	3.1	Boil	45 min	2.41	11.1%
0.25 oz	Galaxy0.25 oz Galaxy Hops	Pellet	14.25	Boil	60 min	12.07	11.1%
2.25 oz / $ 0.00

Show Summary View

Amount	Variety	IBU	Bill %
1 oz	Hallertau Hersbrucker (Pellet)	10.29	44.4%
1 oz	Hallertau Mittelfruh (Pellet)	5.99	44.4%
0.25 oz	Galaxy (Pellet)	12.07	11.1%
2.25 oz / $ 0.00

Mash Guidelines

Amount	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
4.5 gal	Strike	148 °F	148 °F	60 min
5.99 gal	Fly Sparge	160 °F	160 °F	15 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb Starting Grain Temp: 68 °F

Other Ingredients

Amount	Name	Type	Use	Time
0.72 g	Gypsum	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
0.34 g	Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
1.25 g	Epsom Salt	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
0.34 g	Canning Salt	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
0.67 g	Baking Soda	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
0.44 g	Chalk	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
3.88 ml	Lactic acid	Water Agt	Mash	1 hr.
1.29 g	Gypsum	Water Agt	Sparge	15 min.
0.60 g	Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	Water Agt	Sparge	15 min.
2.22 g	Epsom Salt	Water Agt	Sparge	15 min.
0.60 g	Canning Salt	Water Agt	Sparge	15 min.
0.50 each	Whirlfloc	Water Agt	Mash	--
2.20 g	Yeast Nutrient	Other	Mash	--

Yeast

Omega Yeast Labs - Kolsch II OYL-044

Amount:	1 Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	75%	Flocculation:	Medium
Optimum Temp:	65 - 69 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	67 °F	Pitch Rate:	0.75 (M cells / ml / ° P) 187 B cells required

$ 0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator

Priming

Method: co2 Amount: 8.62 psi Temp: 38 °F CO₂ Level: 2.25 Volumes

Target Water Profile

Balanced Profile

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
37	10	25	35	70	80
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator

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Last Updated: 2024-09-15 13:19 UTC

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Gallons

Cost by

Final Yield

	Cost $	Cost %
Fermentables	$
Steeping Grains (Extract Only)	$
Hops	$
Yeast	$
Other	$
Cost Per Barrel	$ 0.00
Cost Per Pint	$ 0.00
Total Cost	$ 0.00

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