How to do a partial mash?

A partial mash recipe usually involves mashing 3-6 pounds of grain and then using a lesser amount of malt extract (maybe 3-4 pounds instead of 6-7). You can do this without making/buying a mash-tun and a larger pot. All you need is a couple large muslin bags, an extra 1-2 gallon pot and large strainer.

What base malt for kolsch?

I prefer a nice German Pilsner malt for brewing Kölsch. I have used other pale malts with acceptable results, but the light, grainy taste of high quality Pilsner malt is right on target for this style. That is all you need for a great Kölsch.

What is the water to grain ratio for partial mash?

The amount of water you use for the mash is actually important, because too much or too little can affect the pH of the mash. Pour 1.5 to 2 quarts of water into your mashing pot for each pound of grain in your grain bag (3-4 liters per kilogram).

How long to steep grains in partial mash?

On brewing day, heat 2 gallons of water to 160° F (71 °C). Steep the crushed pale ale malt and flaked barley for 45 minutes . Hold temperature at 150 °F (66 °C). Add the crushed roasted barley to the nylon bag and hold for 5 more minutes.

What beer is closest to Kölsch?

Ironically the new American Cream Ale was very similar to a German Kolsch, which gained popularity in Germany at about the same time – and also in response to a growing demand for an easier-to-brew ale to take on the hugely popular pilsner lager.

Is Kölsch a lager or Pilsner?

Then if you push flavor aside completely and get down to the roots, you'll find that the foundational difference between these two is that kölsch is an ale whereas pilsner is a lager . And that's all thanks to the different yeasts used in the brewing process.

Is Kölsch top or bottom fermented?

Kölsch is one of the most strictly defined beer styles in Germany: according to the Konvention, it is a pale, highly attenuated, hoppy, bright (i.e. filtered and not cloudy) top-fermenting beer, and must be brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot.

What is the difference between partial mash and steep?

With a partial mash, you use grains that will convert their starches into fermentable sugar (i.e. Munich, Maris Otter, Vienna, etc.) In a steep, you usually use pre-converted specialty grains, such as crystal malts, cara- malts, roasted malts, etc.

How to make a multi step mash?

In a multi-step mash, we make multiple stops at different temperatures along the way – typically from lowest temperature to higher until we reach our conversion temperature of 147-156F, at which we convert the sugars and lauter.

How to make a single infusion mash?

Instructions for the Single Infusion Mashing Process of clean water at 165°F. for every pound of grain. Mix crushed grains with the water and stir. Hold mash temperature between 148°F.

A partial mash, also called a mini-mash, is a hybrid between kit or extract brewing, and full mash brewing . A can of concentrate or malt extract is used, and extra fermentable sugars are added by mashing grain to convert the starches to sugar.

Summer Citra Kölsch Partial Mash Beer Recipe | Partial Mash Kölsch by LarryBrewer

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Beer Stats

Method:Partial Mash
Style:Kölsch
Boil Time:90 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size:3 gallons
Efficiency: 60% (brew house)
Source:Larry

Rating:

5.00(1 Review)

Calories:158 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs:16.4 g (Per 12oz)

Created: Friday April 5th 2013

Original Gravity:

1.048

Final Gravity:

1.012

ABV (standard):

4.8%

IBU (tinseth):

22.6

SRM(morey):

3.8

Mash pH

n/a

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Fermentables

Amount	Fermentable	PPG	°L	Bill %
2.50 lb	Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light	42	2.5	33.3%
2.50 lb	Dry Malt Extract - Extra Light - (late boil kettle addition)	42	2.5	33.3%
1 lb	German - Pilsner	38	1.6	13.3%
1 lb	German - Vienna	37	4	13.3%
0.50 lb	German - Munich Light	37	6	6.7%
7.50 lbs / $0.00

Hops

Amount	Variety	Type	AA	Use	Time	IBU	Bill %
0.20 oz	Citra	Leaf/Whole	13.7	Boil	60 min	8.33	10%
0.20 oz	Crystal	Leaf/Whole	2	Boil	60 min	1.22	10%
0.20 oz	Citra	Leaf/Whole	13.7	Boil	30 min	6.4	10%
0.20 oz	Crystal	Leaf/Whole	2	Boil	30 min	0.93	10%
0.60 oz	Citra	Leaf/Whole	13.7	Boil	5 min	4.98	30%
0.60 oz	Crystal	Leaf/Whole	2	Boil	5 min	0.73	30%
2 oz / $0.00

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Mash Guidelines

Amount	Description	Type	Start Temp	Target Temp	Time
		Sparge	--	158 °F	60 min
		Sparge	--	170 °F	20 min

Other Ingredients

Amount	Name	Cost	Type	Use	Time
0.25 oz	Irish Moss		Fining	Boil	15 min.
0.50 tsp	Yeast Nutrient		Other	Boil	15 min.

Yeast

White Labs - German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast WLP029

Amount:	1Each	Cost:
Attenuation (avg):	75%	Flocculation:	Medium
Optimum Temp:	65 - 69 °F	Starter:	Yes
Fermentation Temp:	67°F	Pitch Rate:	0.75(M cells / ml / ° P)186 B cells required

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Priming

Method: DextroseAmount: 3oz

Target Water Profile

Basic water adjusment

Ca⁺²	Mg⁺²	Na⁺	Cl^-	SO₄^-2	HCO₃^-
47	0	30	51	44	76
1 tsp CaCl 0.75 tsp Gypsum 1 tsp Baking Soda
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Notes

Partial mash version of All Grain recipe by Larry.

The mango aroma and flavor from the citra hops should be a really interesting match for the honey and smokey notes the Kölsch yeast imparts.

This is a good beer. Great with Pizza or a Hamburger on a hot day. Grandma liked it!!! :)

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	Cost $	Cost %
Fermentables	$
Steeping Grains (Extract Only)	$
Hops	$
Yeast	$
Other	$
Cost Per Barrel	$ 0.00
Cost Per Pint	$ 0.00
Total Cost	$ 0.00

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