Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast German Kolsch 500g

Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch is the perfect choice for making a traditional German Kolsch-style beer. This superior, high-quality yeast will give your beer a classic, malty flavour with a subtle fruitiness. It ferments extremely well and produces a light-bodied, well-balanced beer with a low-level of bitterness. It's an ideal choice for homebrewers who are looking for a classic German-style beer with a clean, crisp finish. Plus, it's easy to use and dissolves quickly, making it a great choice for even the most novice brewers. Get ready to enjoy a flavourful, classic German Kolsch with Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

German top fermenting yeast strain for classic Kölsch and Altbier beer styles.

German Kölsch produces a neutral and clean ester profile that allows the expression of noble hops and elegant malt character in the background with an overall dry and clean finish. It produces very low levels of diacetyl and subtle notes of fruity esters with reminiscences of pear, citrus, apple and plum when present.

COMPOSITION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Viable Yeasts > 5 x 109 cfu/g Other

Yeasts < 103 cfu/g Moulds < 10 cfu/ml*

Acetic Bacteria < 102 cfu/ml*

Lactic Bacteria < 10 cfu/ml*

Coliforms < 1 cfu/ml*

E.coli < 10 cfu/g

Staphylococcus aureus < 10 cfu/g

Salmonella spp Absence / 25g cfu/g

MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS

DOSAGE 40-80 g/hL of cold wort at 60-73°F.

Brewing parameters 

Fermentation temperature range: 55-70°F 

Apparent attenuation: 72-78% 

Flocculation & sedimentation ability: Medium 

Alcohol tolerance: 11% 

H2S production: Low 

STA1: Negative

* with inoculation of 100g/hL of yeast

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Direct: Pitch the yeast directly in the fermenter at the primary fermentation temperature of your preference as per your beer recipe.

Rehydratation: Dissolve the yeast in sterile water or wort at 64-77°F in a ratio of 1:10 and let it rest for 20 minutes. Subsequently mix well to obtain the complete suspension of the yeast. Pitch the yeast directly in the fermenter.

STORAGE AND PACKAGING

Store in the original sealed packaging, away from light, in a dry and odorless place. Store preferably at a temperature <68°F. Do not freeze. Best before the date on the packaging. Use immediately after opening.