31 replies to this topic

[denny]

Use a kolsch yeast or use it at that temp?  As I stated the beer I had and liked uses 2565.  I should also maybe not have said APA to confuse anyone.  I do not really brew to style but brew the beers I like to drink. 

 

I wouldn't use that particular kolsch yeast for an APA.  No matter what the temp.  But if you;re not shooting for an APA, go for it.

[Brauer]

I wouldn't use that particular kolsch yeast for an APA.  No matter what the temp.  But if you;re not shooting for an APA, go for it.

A while ago, on Basic Brewing Radio, they blind tasted a number of IPAs made with an assortment of yeasts. The one that they said best featured the hop flavor was made with a Koelsch yeast. 

 

They were quite surprised, but seemed convinced that the result was clear. I can't say that I wasn't very surprised, too. But then, a few years ago, I never would have expected Lager yeast to make a great APA or IPA (aka, APL or IPL).

[neddles]

Precedent

https://www.brews-br...east/?p=1219825

[HVB]

Precedent

https://www.brews-br...east/?p=1219825

Thanks for finding that.

Edited by drez77, 31 July 2015 - 07:28 AM.

[positiveContact]

so I've never made a kolsch.  when I've had them I would describe them as fairly light and crisp with just a little bit of fruitiness.  sort of like a fruity lager.  is this about right?  it's not a style I seek out really.

Edited by Evil_Morty, 31 July 2015 - 07:12 AM.

[neddles]

Thanks for fining that.

Huh? I don't mind cloudy pale ale! 

[djinkc]

Precedent

https://www.brews-br...east/?p=1219825

 

I thought I had done this..........  guess I did.

[HVB]

Huh? I don't mind cloudy pale ale! 

LOL ..

[Brauer]

so I've never made a kolsch. when I've had them I would describe them as fairly light and crisp with just a little bit of fruitiness. sort of like a fruity lager. is this about right? it's not a style I seek out really.

Just about, but they vary with brand. Some, I would describe as very fruity, like Reissdorf. I think you should try a few, but you're not missing much, unless you have a real fondness for Blonde Ales. Most of the fondness I have for Koelsch (not Kolsch) comes from the rather special experience of having one in Koeln, as opposed to the flavor.

[positiveContact]

Just about, but they vary with brand. Some, I would describe as very fruity, like Reissdorf. I think you should try a few, but you're not missing much, unless you have a real fondness for Blonde Ales. Most of the fondness I have for Koelsch (not Kolsch) comes from the rather special experience of having one in Koeln, as opposed to the flavor.

 

that's pretty much been my thought process.  if I want something along those lines I'd rather just have a pilsner or a helles.

[shaggaroo]

I've used that yeast several times for Kölsch at 58ºF with great results.

[SchwanzBrewer]

I would absolutely not do that.  That yeast has a winey fruity character to it that's perfect for kolsch and would be totally out of place in an APA.

 

I disagree, sorta. I get a nice pear note around 56 degrees and clean ale character. I wouldn't use it at 60 or 61 though just because I don't know what will happen.

 

That ester will get lost in an APA though unless you have some hops that play with it and enhance it really well.