Any other uses for Kolsch yeast?

[smakudwn]

Just as the title says. I got a Kolsch that is going to need to be racked off the primary in a week or so and i want to save the yeast. Any other styles this yeast is good for? Anyone use this for a ALT style?.

 

[SourHopHead]

I used it in a cream ale. It has to clear another week before I know how it turned out.

 

[Bru]

Theres a thread on Kolsch yeast here :
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/i-love-kolsch-yeast-176674/

My favorite : dry stout

 

[GaryJohn]

Well, I used my leftover kolsch yeast for an IPA. The beer turned out good, but I don't think it was the best yeast for the job. It attenuated more than I'd like, so there was little malt backbone for the hops. Still pretty good though.

 

[maida7]

Kolsch is a very versatile yeast. I think you could make any number of beer styles with that yeast. Ales and even lagers.

I guess the question is what do you want to make?

 

[kanzimonson]

Yeah I remember reading an article where a guy made an APA and fermented it with like five different yeasts and he preferred the kolsch over all of 'em.

 

[bwomp313]

Yeah and I think some people use that yeast to make like an oktoberfest ale type of deal trying to simulate lager without having the equipment to ferment it cold

 

[smakudwn]

Theres a thread on Kolsch yeast here :
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/i-love-kolsch-yeast-176674/

My favorite : dry stout

thanks that helps. I think i may try a Duessledorf ALT and an Octoberfest since i got Pils and munich malt already

 

[marc06]

The best RIS I've ever made was with a Kolsch yeast. Infact, I just made a Kolsch and using the yeast cake for another RIS.

 

[zuesy]

Yay! I thread about what has become my favorite yeast.

I've been brew crazy this year, making lots of small 2-3 gallon batches to test a lot of different yeasts, hops, etc. I've been using a lot of WLP029 since it's crazy great for just about anything. I personally like making wheat and rye beers with it.

An example:

Lemongrass Rye

5 gallon batch
1.054 SG

7 lb German Pilsner
2 lb Flaked Rye
1 lb Rye Malt
4 oz Lemongrass

Mash at 149 for 75 min

Boil 90 min

13 IBU Simcoe @ 90
3 IBU Simcoe @ 5
4 oz Lemongrass @ 15

WLP029 ferment for 4 weeks (minimum) at 66*

 

[smakudwn]

Yay! I thread about what has become my favorite yeast.

I've been brew crazy this year, making lots of small 2-3 gallon batches to test a lot of different yeasts, hops, etc. I've been using a lot of WLP029 since it's crazy great for just about anything. I personally like making wheat and rye beers with it.

An example:

Lemongrass Rye

5 gallon batch
1.054 SG

7 lb German Pilsner
2 lb Flaked Rye
1 lb Rye Malt
4 oz Lemongrass

Mash at 149 for 75 min

Boil 90 min

13 IBU Simcoe @ 90
3 IBU Simcoe @ 5
4 oz Lemongrass @ 15

WLP029 ferment for 4 weeks (minimum) at 66*

that sounds good, not sure about the lemongrass though, what kinda flavor does that impart?

 

[zuesy]

It can be made without the lemongrass.

The lemongrass gives it a little citrus bite at the end. It pairs really well with the simcoe aroma, IMO.