Helios Kölsch - Kölsch - 2010 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5.5 Gallons (20.82 L)

    9.2 lb (4.17 kg) German Pilsner malt
    8.0 oz (227 g) wheat malt
    2.0oz (57 g) Hallertau Hersbrucker hops, 3% a.a. (60 min)
    1L Wyeast No. 2565 Kolsch yeast starter
    gelatin to clarify (in secondary)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.047
    Final Gravity: 1.01
    ABV: 4.82%
    IBU: 21
    SRM: 3.5
 

Directions

    Water: 50% West Los Angeles and 50% distilled. Mash grains at 150° (66° C) for 75 minutes. Mash out at 168° F (76° C) for 15 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 15 days at 60° F (16° C).
    Secondary fermentation for 50 days at 50° F (10° C).
    Tertiary fermentation for 1 month at 37° F (3° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.4 vol).