Brewing an Oktoberfest Beer as an Ale

[Vedder014]

My wife desperately wants me to brew her an Oktoberfest beer. Since she doesn't complain about my brewing i figured it would be wise to oblige. The problem is that I don't have the ability to lager a beer. I thought Kölsch yeast was going to be the answer but I discovered that it still has to be cold conditioned. Does anyone know of a yeast or a recipe that will produce an Oktoberfest style beer an ale fermenting temperature?

 

[Euphist]

Go to recipe database and search for "OctoberFast". (yes, with an "a") I would link it for you, but I'm on my phone.

 

[iowabrew]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f63/biermunchers-oktoberfast-ale-ag-39021/


BOOM! I'll be making this in about 3 weeks!

 

[ehope411]

My wife desperately wants me to brew her an Oktoberfest beer. Since she doesn't complain about my brewing i figured it would be wise to oblige. The problem is that I don't have the ability to lager a beer. I thought Kölsch yeast was going to be the answer but I discovered that it still has to be cold conditioned. Does anyone know of a yeast or a recipe that will produce an Oktoberfest style beer an ale fermenting temperature?

I am fermenting an Oktoberfest-style ale right now. Used Wyeast 1007 German Ale yeast smack pack. Fermented between 66-68F. OG was 1.062 on 6/22 and 1.014 (my target) on 6/30. Couldn't be happier with 1007.

 

[buddman]

I am fermenting an Oktoberfest-style ale right now. Used Wyeast 1007 German Ale yeast smack pack. Fermented between 66-68F. OG was 1.062 on 6/22 and 1.014 (my target) on 6/30. Couldn't be happier with 1007.

Couldn't agree more. Did my second 10 gal. batch of the Oktoberfest using the Germal Ale. Went from 1.061 to 1.010. Very happy with it.

 

[iowabrew]

How does 1007 do at those "upper" temps? I've used it before for a Smoke Wheat beer and kept it low, around 60F. I'm interested how it performs at 68F as i need a solid Okto for a festival in Sept.

 

[ehope411]

How does 1007 do at those "upper" temps? I've used it before for a Smoke Wheat beer and kept it low, around 60F. I'm interested how it performs at 68F as i need a solid Okto for a festival in Sept.

Performed very well for me. In fact, I originally had it at 72-74 with no activity. Moved it to the basement and it took off within 24 hours. Chugged along very consistently for 5-6 days.

 

[Vedder014]

Awesome! Thank you guys so much for the help.

 

[iowabrew]

Still pretty clean up in those temps i take it. NICE! Thanks for the follow up

 

[ehope411]

Still pretty clean up in those temps i take it. NICE! Thanks for the follow up

Yes. I used this once before on a Doppelbock which turned out very clean and smooth.