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.

OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED 

Grains

If you are purchasing Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch, you might need more grain!  

Hops

Hops is the main bittering agent in beer. You can select from a huge line of hop varietals from Hop Union to suit any brewers needs. The freshest hops for your next homebrewing endeavor. All hops are from YHC. 

Malt Extracts

View liquid and dry malt extracts here. 

Brew Pots

The pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for a beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch. 

Wort Chillers and Thermometers

Wort Chillers and Thermometers are long term investments. It is important to chill your wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer because high powered boiling changes more rapid temperature fluctuations. 

Siphons

Auto-siphons are a great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without one again. Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that job is Five Star San. 

Fermenters

 If you are using Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch, you are getting ready to ferment some beer. Here's a link to our fermenter equipment. 

Hoses

 Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. 

Funnels

Pouring your wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just for the job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.  

Airlocks

All that healthy yeast is going to make a lot of gas especially with the high activity of Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch. You'll be needing an airlock to let it out, and not let anything in. It is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch the beer, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria.

Yeast Starters

Making a yeast starter is a great way to avoid stuck fermentation and also get high yeast counts that allow the final cells to clean up after themselves, reducing off flavors and aromas. Higher populations means less yeast stress and less risk of off-flavors.  They help make better beer and can be used with Apex Cultures Dry Brewing Yeast 500g German Kolsch. Use the right equipment to make the job easy. Flask, Foam Stopper, and Airlock. 

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