New Brunswick Craft Brewers Association
Brewing => Yeast => Topic started by: Brian_S on July 14, 2011, 10:16:31 PM
-
I've done about 6 batches with the Wyeast kolsch strain so I thought I'd post my experiences.
First is seems to take 3 weeks+ to ferment out at optimal temp (15.5C)
After fermentation is complete I recommend cold crashing as this strain takes it time clearing at room temp.
When fermented at 15.5C it gives almost 100% lager characteristics. Almost. There are some interesting floral things.
After a 3 week cold crash it clears nicely.
This yeast appears to lend it self well to any recipe that requires lager yeast.
B
-
There are some interesting floral things.
I'm still not 100% on the flavour profile of this yeast... just a preference thing though. You still make a damn tasty pseudolager, says the man who drank at least half a growler of it last night :D