Kolsch
About
This strain is a classic, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the fruity character of an ale, with a clean lager like profile. It produces low or no detectable levels of diacetyl. This yeast may also be used to produce quick-conditioning pseudo-lager beers and ferments well at cold 55-60 °F (13-16 °C) range. This powdery strain results in yeast that remain in suspension post fermentation. It requires filtration or additional settling time to produce bright beers.
Flavor Profile
Classic true top cropping strain. Clean, crisp with subtle fruity esters. Authentic Kolsch character.
Best For
Kolsch, Wheat, Cream Ale, Berliner Weisse, Fruit Beer, Amber Lager
Provenance
"Traditional Kölsch yeast from Cologne, Germany."