{"product_id":"truebru-german-kolsch-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","title":"TRUEBRÜ German Kölsch | All Grain Beer Kit | 6 Gal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"truebru-printable-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-german-kolsch-printable-recipe-salzgitter.pdf?v=1793329439\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Recipe Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUEBRÜ German Kölsch\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a classic Cologne-style ale to your home brewery: pale gold, delicately fruity, softly malty and refreshingly crisp. This is a beer built on balance, with gentle noble-hop character and a clean, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewed with 100% imported German malts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salzgitter Pilsen malt provides the light, grainy foundation. Salzgitter Vienna adds a restrained touch of bread, while a small addition of Weyermann Carafoam supports body and foam. Hallertau Mittelfrüh provides smooth bitterness; late Tettnang additions contribute delicate floral, herbal and spicy notes. A dedicated Kölsch yeast supplies the subtle fermentation character that ties everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatience Makes a Crispy Kölsch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKölsch is often described as a hybrid style: it is brewed with an ale yeast fermented on the cooler side of its recommended range, then treated much like a lager after fermentation. A little extra cold-conditioning time compared with a typical ale helps it clear and develop that smooth, crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour patience will reward you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let fermentation finish, give the beer time to carbonate and settle, and enjoy it when it tastes ready. Additional cold time can refine the clarity and finish, but a full month of lagering is not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKegging?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fermentation is complete and gravity is stable, gently transfer to a sanitized, CO₂-purged keg. The beer can carbonate, condition and clear in your kegerator, so a separate cold crash is optional. A closed transfer where possible and minimal splashing help protect its delicate flavor from oxygen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fermentation is complete and gravity is stable, prime and bottle as usual. Allow the bottles to carbonate at a suitable temperature for your yeast before refrigerating them. Some extra time cold after carbonation helps the beer settle and develop its crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe Targets — BJCP 5B Kölsch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 gallons into the fermenter; approximately 5 gallons packaged, depending on losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68% brewhouse efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOG 1.045; FG 1.009; approximately 4.7% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 IBU (Tinseth estimate); 3.3 SRM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbonation target: 2.5 volumes CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gravity, alcohol and bitterness targets fall within BJCP 5B Kölsch guidelines. The recipe's color estimate is 3.3 SRM, close to the style's pale edge. OG is near the low end of the style range, so lower efficiency can put it below the guideline. Check your system's expected gravity and adjust your brewing plan if brewing specifically for competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Bill — 10.75 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 lb Salzgitter Pilsen malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25 lb Salzgitter Vienna malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 lb Weyermann Carafoam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source recipe specifies Vienna malt without a brand and allows Carapils\/Carafoam. This kit uses Salzgitter Vienna and Weyermann Carafoam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMash and Hop Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash water: 5.20 gallons; sparge water: 3.34 gallons; total water: 8.54 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested strike temperature: 157.6°F; adjust for your grain temperature and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash at 150°F for 60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 minutes remaining: 1 oz Hallertau Mittelfrüh, recipe assumes 3.8% alpha acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 minutes remaining: 1 oz Tettnang, recipe assumes 3.6% alpha acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 minutes remaining: 1 oz Tettnang, recipe assumes 3.6% alpha acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hopstand or dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three supplied hop packs are used; there are no planned hop leftovers. Actual bitterness depends on the alpha acids printed on your hop packages. The source equipment profile targets 7.82 gallons pre-boil at 1.039 and 6.82 gallons post-boil. Adjust water volumes for your own absorption, boil-off and transfer losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Fermentation and Conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65°F for approximately 7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68°F for approximately 3 days, or until fermentation is complete and gravity is stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor kegging or bulk conditioning, the recipe suggests approximately 10 days at 38°F; this can take place in the keg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor bottling, allow the bottles to carbonate before cold conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse this schedule as a guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let fermentation progress, carbonation, clarity and flavor determine when the beer is ready. Extra cold conditioning is an option for further refinement, not a fixed waiting period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 65–68°F fermentation plan is within Omega's current 64–72°F range for Kölsch II. Follow the current guidance for the yeast you choose; another strain may require different handling or timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYeast — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAST IS NOT INCLUDED AND IS SOLD SEPARATELY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended liquid yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oyl-044-kolsch-ii\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega OYL-044 Kölsch II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This is the strain specified in the recipe, selected for its lightly fruity, crisp character and compatibility with delicate noble hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fermentis-k-97-german-ale\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafAle K-97 German Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A practical German-ale alternative with subtle floral and fruity character, but not an identical replacement for Kölsch II. Attenuation, fermentation character and clearing time can differ. Allow sufficient conditioning and follow the manufacturer's pitching guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from reverse-osmosis water: Ca 34, Mg 6, Na 20, Cl 41, SO₄ 80 and HCO₃ 16 ppm. Estimated mash pH: 5.35.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipe mash additions: 1.2 g calcium chloride, 1 g canning salt, 2 g Epsom salt, 3.2 g gypsum and 3.78 mL of 88% lactic acid. These amounts are specific to the source water and equipment profile; check your own water and mash pH before applying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.75 lb freshly measured grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sealed 1 oz hop packages: 1 Hallertau Mittelfrüh and 2 Tettnang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete recipe sheet and downloadable printable PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYeast, water salts, lactic acid and priming sugar are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e No clarifier or yeast nutrient is specified in this recipe, so neither is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly assembled and packaged to order by TrueBrü Homebrew Supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select your required grain preparation in the cart before checkout: standard crush, BIAB fine crush or the available unmilled options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrueBrü Homebrew Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50996540637441,"sku":"TBAG005","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-german-kolsch-product-final.png?v=1793309372","url":"https:\/\/truebru.com\/products\/truebru-german-kolsch-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","provider":"TrueBrü","version":"1.0","type":"link"}