Köelschde Toro NHC 2004

Dan Schultz

Köelsch-Style Ale

 for 12 U.S. gal (45.4 L)

Ingredients

            18.6     lb (8.4 kg) Pils-Budvar undermodified malt

            1.8       lb (0.82 kg) wheat malt

            1.8       oz (51 g) Santiam whole homegrown hops, ~6% alpha acid (60 min)

            0.85     oz (24 g) Santiam whole homegrown hops, ~6% alpha acid (20 min)

            0.5       gal (1.9 L) Wyeast No. 2565 Kolsch yeast

            5          Primetabs to prime

                        Irish moss to clarify

Brewer's Specifics

            •          Original specific gravity: 1.053

            •          Final specific gravity: 1.016

            •          Boiling time: 90 minutes

            •          Primary fermentation: 14 days at 60° F (16° C) in plastic

            •          Secondary fermentation: 40 days at 35° F (2° C) in steel

Directions

Dough-in grains at 100° F (38° C) for 15 minutes. Raise to125° F (52° C) and hold for 15 minutes. Raise to143° F (62° C) and hold for 11 minutes. Raise to157° F (69° C) and hold for 30 minutes. Mash out at 170° F (77° C) for 5 minutes.

Judges’ Comments

“A delicate beer with a clear, golden color, slight hop nose and excellent flavor balance between hops and malt.”

 “Excellent job technically, but misses the style guidelines slightly. Aroma and flavor hops are too high—aroma approaches pilsner levels. Need to ferment out more, reduce sweetness and body.”