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Kolsch for Kirsten
Wonderfull, light, lager-like ale.
| Brewer: | William Solomon | Email: | wsolomo1@nycap.rr.com | |||||
| Beer: | Kolsch for Kirsten | Style: | Kölsch | |||||
| Type: | Extract w/grain | Size: | 5.25 gallons | |||||
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Bitterness: | 19 IBU | |||||
| OG: | 1.047 | FG: | 1.008 | |||||
| Alcohol: | 5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w) | |||||||
| Water: | Carbon Filter | |||||||
| Grain: | 6 oz. German Light Crystal | |||||||
| Steep: | Steep grains in 1 qt of water for 30 min, 150F. Strain water into boil pot. |
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| Boil: | 60 minutes | SG 1.083 | 3 gallons | |||||
| 3.3 lb. Extra Light malt extract 3.3 lb. Liquid Wheat extract |
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| 1 tsp irish moss at 20 minutes | ||||||||
| Hops: | 1 oz. Mt. Hood (5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Willamette (4% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (4% AA, 5 min.) |
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| Yeast: | White Labs Kolsch | |||||||
| Log: | Brewed 3/11/99. Cooled wort to 130 F with snow bank then added Ice cold water to bring to 5.25 gallons and 68F. Pitched yeast and fermented at about 65F. Racked 3/15/99, added isinglass. Bottled 3/24/99. Conditioned 10 days at 66F. Lager 4 weeks 38F. |
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| Carbonation: | 2.4 volumes | Corn Sugar: 4.05 oz. for 5 gallons @ 66°F | ||||||
| Tasting: | The Lager time really helps make this beer smooth. | |||||||
Recipe posted 07/02/99.
