West Coast Kolsch

My first partial mash Kolsch, based on a Briess malt guide. Victory is a bit dark, but still fell under BJCP guidelines. I wanted the wheat influence which is optional, and with the hop shortage I had to use Perle for bittering.

Brewer:	TJR		Email:	-
Beer:	West Coast Kolsch		Style:	Kölsch
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	3.5 gallons
Color:	5 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	18 IBU
OG:	1.047		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Grain:	16 oz. Weyermann Pilsner 1.3L 12 oz. Weyermann Pale Wheat 1.5L 4 oz. Briess Victory 27L
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash at 155 deg for 60 min. 4 qts for steep, batch sparge with 4 qts at 170 deg. With ~1qt absorbed by grain gives 7 qts of wort. If needed, add 2qt for a 2.25 gal boil. Took 30 min to boil!
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.073	2.25 gallons
	2 lb. XLight dry malt extract 8 oz. Honey
	Boil wort and bittering hops for 45 min. Remove heat. Add extra light DME and honey and boil 15 min. (Helps to boost IBU and lower SRM) Add flavor/aroma hops and boil the last 10 min.
Hops:	.66 oz. Perle (5.7% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast:	Added 1gal chilled h2o, got to 105 deg Then ice bath to get below 85 deg. Nottingham Ale - rehydrated. Started Primary at 80+ deg then after 6 hours, set in garage. Avg temp at 60 deg. Cool in secondary to 58-60 deg for lagering affect.
Log:	Used Perle, Hallertauer not available.
Carbonation:	2.5 volumes	Corn Sugar: 3.13 oz. for 3.5 gallons @ 70°F
	Dissolve 3.13 oz corn sugar in 2C boiled water and cool. Add to secondary and stir prior to bottling.

Recipe posted 01/14/08.