Equinox Kölsch

Brewed from Beer, Beer & More Beer KIT530 on 2002-03-23

Brewer:	Chris Knight		Email:	knight@hypergolic.com
Beer:	Equinox Kölsch		Style:	Kölsch-Style Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	19 IBU
OG:	1.047		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.8% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Water:	Use 1.5 gallons distilled water & 1.5 gallons bottled drinking water for mash. Use 6.5 gallons bottled drinking water for sparge.
Grain:	8 lb. 2-Row 8 oz. Crystal 15L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 8 oz. Flaked wheat
Mash:	81% efficiency
	Grist ratio: 1.3 qt/lb Heat 3 gallons mash water to 168°F. Add grains and maintain temperature of 152°F for 60 minute rest. Heat to 168°F and rest for 10 minutes for knockout. Transfer to lauter tun and recirculate for 20 minutes. Sparge with approximately 6.5 gallons of 168°F water to collect 6.5 gallons.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.043	6.5 gallons
	Add 1 tsp. rehydrated Irish Moss @ 15 minutes.
Hops:	0.5 oz. Northern Brewer (7.8% AA, 60 min.) 0.5 oz. Hallertauer (7.1% AA, 15 min.) 0.5 oz. Hallertauer (aroma)
Yeast:	Make 1 quart starter at 1.040 gravity using DME and yeast nutrient. Pitch White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch Yeast.
Log:	Ferment in primary at 65-69°F for 1 week. Ferment in secondary at 65-69°F 1 week. Condition at 40°F for 1 month.
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Keg: 13.4 psi @ 40°F
Tasting:	Right on style. Everybody liked this one.

Recipe posted 07/04/02.