Kolsch
Welcome to our homebrew recipe page! Today, we’re excited to share with you a recipe for a refreshing and light Kolsch beer. Kolsch is a style of beer that originates from Cologne, Germany, and is known for its light and crisp taste, making it a popular choice among beer drinkers worldwide.
Our recipe for this Kolsch beer features a light golden color and a subtle maltiness, with a clean and refreshing finish. The beer also has a low hop bitterness, allowing the delicate flavors of the malt to shine through, making it a perfect choice for enjoying on a warm summer day or as a relaxing drink any time of year.
Whether you’re an experienced homebrewer or just getting started, this Kolsch recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious beer that’s sure to impress your friends and family. So grab your brewing equipment and let’s get started on this light and refreshing beer!
Type of Beer
Kolsch
Fermentation Temp
20’C
Type
All Grain
Kolsch
4.5% / 10.4 °P
BrewZilla / RoboBrew 65L
77% efficiency
Batch Volume: 24 L
Boil Time: 60 min
Mash Water: 25.99 L
Sparge Water: 9.56 L
Total Water: 35.55 L
Boil Volume: 33.58 L
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.034
Vitals
Original Gravity: 1.042
Final Gravity: 1.008
IBU (Tinseth): 34
BU/GU: 0.81
Color: 7.5 EBC
Mash
Temperature — 52 °C — 15 min
Temperature — 62 °C — 15 min
Temperature — 68 °C — 15 min
Temperature — 74 °C — 15 min
Malts (4.14 kg)
3.7 kg (89.4%) — Weyermann Pilsner — Grain — 3.3 EBC
440 g (10.6%) — Weyermann Carahell — Grain — 25.5 EBC
Hops (74.8 g)
45.4 g (20 IBU) — Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 4% — Boil — 60 min
29.4 g (13 IBU) — Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 4% — Boil — 60 min
Yeast
1.3 pkg — Lallemand (LalBrew) Köln Kölsch 80%
Fermentation
Primary — 20 °C — 14 days
Carbonation: 2.4 CO2-vol
