AKA#180 Kölsch (v34)- WINNER !!! 
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| Brewer: AKA | |
| Batch Size: 5.28 gal | Style: Kölsch ( 6C) |
| Boil Size: 8.23 gal | Style Guide: BJCP 2008 |
| Color: 3.1 SRM | Equipment: -SHERMAN Mk X |
| Bitterness: 26.0 IBUs | Boil Time: 90 min |
| Est OG: 1.048 (11.9° P) | Mash Profile: AKA's HERMS DRY MASH |
| Est FG: 1.010 SG (2.6° P) | Fermentation: Koelsch (WYEAST) profile |
| ABV: 5.0% | Taste Rating: 40.0 |
Ingredients
| Amount |
Name |
Type |
# |
| 5.81 gal |
+PERTH CARBON FILTERED |
Water |
1 |
| 4.62 gal |
RO Water |
Water |
2 |
| 1.00 g |
Chalk (Mash 60 min) |
Misc |
3 |
| 1.00 g |
Epsom Salt (MgSO4) (Mash 60 min) |
Misc |
4 |
| 0.60 g |
Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash 60 min) |
Misc |
5 |
| 0.50 g |
Calcium Chloride (Mash 60 min) |
Misc |
6 |
| 0.00 ml |
Phosphoric Acid 5% AKA#1 (Mash 60 min) |
Misc |
7 |
| 8 lbs 15.92 oz |
German Pilsner (MALLOKUP) (1.7 SRM) |
Grain |
8 |
| 6.00 oz |
Vienna Malt (Weyermann) (3.0 SRM) |
Grain |
9 |
| 4.59 oz |
Acidulated (Weyermann) (1.8 SRM) |
Grain |
10 |
| 0.63 oz |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [5.7%] - First Wort |
Hops |
11 |
| 0.50 tsp |
Brewbrite (Boil 10 min) |
Misc |
12 |
| 1.06 oz |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [5.7%] - Boil 10 min |
Hops |
13 |
| 0.50 tsp |
Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10 min) |
Misc |
14 |
| 0.88 oz |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh [5.7%] - Steep 20 min |
Hops |
15 |
| 1.0 pkgs |
SafAle German Ale (DCL/Fermentis #K-97) |
Yeast |
16 |
Taste Notes
WINNER March 2025 - both People's Choice and BJCP !!!
Based on #155 - best Kolsch ever. Adjusted after Oktoberfest comparison vs Fruh.
USING MALLOKUP 'GERMAN PILSENER' MALT.
Vienna reduced to 4%.
Water salts adjusted down.
USE K-97
Target Pre-Boil SG = 1.033Notes
WINNER WCB MAr-25 Pale Ale Competition. People's Choice 12caps out of 32 beers. BJCP Winner out of 35 beers.This Recipe Has Not Been Rated
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