Brueno's Koelsch

This is just an honest Kolnerart Koelsch.

Brewer:	Brueno X.		Email:	-
Beer:	Brueno's Koelsch		Style:	Kölsch
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	34 IBU
OG:	1.048		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.9% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Grain:	8 lb. American 2-row 2 lb. Wheat malt
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Long protein rest at 113 to 120°F, about an hour. Raise to 150° F, and hold for about 15 minutes. Raise to 158° F, and hold for 30 minutes. Check with iodine test for conversion. Mash out at 168° F.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.035	7 gallons
	Normal wise, 90 minutes is OK, but boil to reduce volume to about 5.5 gal before straining to primary fermenter.
Hops:	1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	A good ale yeast is necessary, cool fermenting German ale style yeast is prefered.
Log:	Normal wise, start ferment at room temperature - you can transfer to glass fermenter after 20 to 24hours. Ferment to completion in cool cellar, 2 weeks minimum, normally 4 weeks.
Carbonation:	Transfer to clean vessel, add 1 cup of corn sugar prior to bottling.
Tasting:	This beer has been well recieved.

Recipe posted 11/16/01.