Gold Digger Kolsch Style Ale Beer Kit - All Grain

Malts: ***Combined in one bag***
- 8 lbs Pilsner Malt
- 1 lb Vienna Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz Hallertau Hops (60 min)

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 packet Kölsch Yeast (SafAle K-97)

Also Included:

5 oz Priming Sugar

Gold Digger Kolsch Style Ale Beer Kit is your gateway to brewing a light and crisp ale with a touch of fruitiness, a delicate hop aroma, and a clean fermentation profile. This kit is perfect for those who appreciate a refreshing brew with a pale golden hue and balanced flavors, ideal for warm days or casual sipping. With 8 lbs of Pilsner Malt and 1 lb of Vienna Malt, you'll create a smooth, malty backbone that complements the subtle fruit notes. The 1 oz of Hallertau Hops added at the 60-minute mark infuses your brew with a gentle hop aroma, enhancing its refreshing qualities without overpowering the palate. The included packet of Kölsch Yeast ensures a clean fermentation, capturing the essence of this classic German style. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just starting your brewing journey, this kit provides everything you need to craft a beer that's as rewarding to make as it is to drink. Get ready to enjoy a brew that's as golden as its name suggests, and let your taste buds revel in the crisp, refreshing finish of your very own Gold Digger Kolsch Style Ale.

Malts: ***Combined in one bag***
- 8 lbs Pilsner Malt
- 1 lb Vienna Malt

Hops: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 oz Hallertau Hops (60 min)

Yeast: ***Substitutions based on availability***
- 1 packet Kölsch Yeast (SafAle K-97)

Also Included:

5 oz Priming Sugar

Prepare Equipment:

Clean and sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly to ensure a contamination-free brew day.

Mash:

Heat 3.5 gallons of water to 163°F. Add crushed grains to your mash tun.
Mash at 150°F for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to maintain the temperature.

Sparge:

Heat 4 gallons of water to 170°F for sparging. Slowly rinse the grains, collecting wort until you have about 6.5 gallons of pre-boil wort.

Add hops at the following schedule:
1 oz Hallertau Hops at 60 minutes (bittering).
Boil for a total of 60 minutes.

Cool and Transfer:

Cool the wort rapidly to 65°F using an immersion or counterflow chiller.
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermenter.
Top off with clean, filtered water to reach a total volume of exactly 5 gallons if needed.

Fermentation:

Pitch Kölsch Yeast into the fermenter.
Ferment at 65°F for 10–14 days. Ensure the fermentation temperature remains stable for a clean flavor profile.

PACKAGING

Priming for Bottling:
Dissolve 5 oz of priming sugar in 2 cups boiling water and let it cool.
Transfer the beer from the fermenter into a sanitized bottling bucket, leaving behind sediment.
Stir in the priming sugar solution evenly and vigorously enough to aerate the wort for healthy fermentation.
Bottle the beer using sanitized bottles and cap them securely.
Store bottles at room temperature for 2-3 weeks for carbonation.

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 before serving.