da bomb kolsch

excellent kolsch. honey colored, well balanced malt and hops.

Brewer:	darell bowman		Email:	monad9atcomcast.net
Beer:	da bomb kolsch		Style:	Kölsch
Type:	All grain		Size:	10 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.055		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.8% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Grain:	18 lb. Belgian Pilsner
Mash:	82% efficiency
	three stage decoction. mash in at 130 F 20 minutes add first decoction to 145 F 30 minutes second to 152 F 45 minutes third to 158 F 45 minutes increase heat to mash out at 170 F
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.050	11 gallons
Hops:	4 oz. Saaz (3.5% AA, 90 min.)
Yeast:	white labs kolsch yeast.
Carbonation:	keg after two weeks, very clear already. refrigerate to 40 F, co2 pressure at 15 lbs.
Tasting:	perfect kolsch. maybe the best beer i've ever made. nice malty flavor, but light on the tongue. saaz hops make for a nice balance and a crisp, clean taste. goes down too easy, in fact. i'll have to make more very soon.

Recipe posted 07/22/04.