German Kolsch Extract Beer Kit Recipe

This German Kolsch extract beer kit produces a crisp, clean ale with light, grainy malt flavour and aroma. This kit is crafted from the highest quality extracts, and two noble hop additions. This specialty ale has a subtle initial sweetness and a dry finish. A great brew for intermediate-level extract brewers who enjoy American and European-style specialty ales and are able to control fermentation temperature.

Please note: Yeast is now sold separately. Strain options linked above.

Our German Kolsch extract kit includes:

• Two bottles of pilsen light liquid malt extract
• A bittering hop addition
• A finishing hop addition
• Priming sugar (choose option above)
• German Kolsch extract recipe document
• Basic extract brewing instructions document

Experience level: Intermediate (temperature control required)
Target batch size: 5.25 gal (20 l) into the fermenter
Target ABV (alcohol by volume): 5.0 %
SRM (beer colour): 4
IBU (international bittering units): 20

FINELY CRAFTED COMMERCIAL EXAMPLES

Reissdorf Reissdorf Kölsch is a Kölsch style beer brewed by Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf in Köln, Germany and is perhaps the world’s best example of this style.
	32°/50° Coast Brewing’s take on a kolsch style ale that is soft on the palate with a delicate malt flavor. Balanced with a touch of wheat and honey notes. Dry with a flowery hop finish.
Lug Tread Lug-Tread Lagered Ale is an award winning Kolsch. Hand-crafted with spring water and certified organic malts & hops. A tasty golden ale that’s brewed and then lagered.