Kolsch of the Lakes Beer Recipe | All Grain Kölsch | Brewer's Friend

Kolsch of the Lakes

165 calories 17.5 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Kölsch
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.040 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.050 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 67% (brew house)
Source: WBC
Calories: 165 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 17.5 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday April 17th 2016
1.050
1.013
4.9%
44.0
4.6
5.7
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
5 lb German - Pilsner5 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 42.6%
1.25 lb German - Wheat Malt1.25 lb Wheat Malt 37 2 10.6%
0.50 lb German - Dark Wheat0.5 lb Dark Wheat 39 6.5 4.3%
1 lb Rice Hulls1 lb Rice Hulls 0 0 8.5%
4 lb United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale4 lb Maris Otter Pale 38 3.75 34%
11.75 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Sterling1 oz Sterling Hops Pellet 8.7 Boil 30 min 25.34 33.3%
1 oz Sterling1 oz Sterling Hops Pellet 8.7 Boil 15 min 16.36 33.3%
1 oz Medusa1 oz Medusa Hops Pellet 3 Boil 5 min 2.27 33.3%
3 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
6 gal Protein Batch Sparge 85 °F 154 °F 60 min
2 gal Batch Sparge 170 °F 170 °F 60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb
Starting Grain Temp: 85 °F
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Whirfloc Fining Boil 15 min.
6 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
5 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1 g Magnesium Chloride Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
4.50 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Kölsch 2565
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
Low
Optimum Temp:
56 - 70 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 90 B cells required
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Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 28.9 psi       Temp: 68 °F       CO2 Level: 2.58 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
78.6 6.1 34.6 91.1 89.3 89.9
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"Kolsch of the Lakes" Kölsch beer recipe by WBC. All Grain, ABV 4.87%, IBU 43.96, SRM 4.64, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Wheat Malt, Dark Wheat, Rice Hulls, Maris Otter Pale) Hops: (Sterling, Medusa) Other: (Whirfloc, Calcium Chloride (dihydrate), Epsom Salt, Gypsum, Magnesium Chloride, Baking Soda)
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