Featherweight Kolsch Beer Kit - All Grain
Brand : Label Peelers
- SKU:
- LP-Featherweight-Kolsch-All-Grain
- UPC:
- 00810194956249
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Flavor Description
If you’re after a beer that delivers clean, crisp refreshment without the punch of higher ABV styles, the Featherweight Kölsch All Grain Beer Kit is made for you. Crafted with simplicity and balance in mind, this Kölsch-style ale offers a light body and delicate malt flavor that comes from a carefully tuned blend of 2-row and Vienna malts. You’ll notice a touch of biscuit sweetness that gently supports the brew without overwhelming it. Classic German Hallertau and Tettnang hops lend a subtle floral aroma and a whisper of spice, creating a soft bitterness that stays in the background, right where it belongs. Fermented with authentic Kölsch yeast, this beer finishes clean and dry, making every sip feel effortless. Whether you’re brewing for a backyard hangout or just want a light beer you can enjoy again and again, this easy-drinking Kölsch gives you smooth character and sessionable appeal, all in one glass.
ABV: 3.8%
IBU: 20
BU/GU: 0.44
Original Gravity (OG): 1.038
Final Gravity (FG): 1.009
SRM: 3
Degrees Plato: 9.5
Disclaimer: All calculations are for approximation purposes only.
Ingredients
Base Malts:
5 lbs Pilsen Malt
2 lbs Vienna Malt
Hops:
1 oz Hallertau Blanc Hops - 60 min
1 oz Tettnang Hops - 10 min
Yeast:
1 packet Kölsch Yeast
Additives
5 oz Priming Sugar
Muslin Bags
Brewing Instructions
Prepare Equipment:
Sanitize all brewing equipment, fermenter, airlock, and any tools that will come into contact with the wort.
Mash:
Heat 4.5 gallons of water to 150°F.
Add Brewers 2-Row Malt and Vienna Malt to the mash tun.
Mash at 150°F for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sparge:
Heat 4 gallons of water to 170°F.
Sparge the grains, collecting 6.5 gallons of pre-boil wort.
Boil & Hop Schedule:
Bring the wort to a rolling boil for 60 minutes.
Add hops according to the schedule:
1 oz Hallertau Hops at 60 minutes.
1 oz Tettnang Hops at 10 minutes.
Cool and Transfer:
Use an immersion chiller or counterflow chiller to cool the wort to 65°F.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter.
Fermentation:
Pitch 1 packet of Kölsch Yeast into the fermenter.
Ferment at 65°F for 10–14 days, ensuring the fermentation temperature remains stable.
Conditioning:
After primary fermentation, transfer the beer to a secondary fermenter (if desired) and lager at 40°F for 2–4 weeksto enhance clarity and smoothness.
Packaging Options:
Priming for Bottling:
Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water.
Cool the sugar solution, then add it to a sanitized bottling bucket.
Transfer beer to the bucket, mix gently, and bottle.
Condition bottles at room temperature for 2-3 weeks before chilling and serving.
Kegging:
Transfer the beer into a sanitized keg.
Seal and purge oxygen by burping the keg with CO₂.
Set the CO₂ regulator to 12 PSI and store at 38°F for 2-3 weeks.
