German-Style Kölsch - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Straw to gold

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is very low to low with soft sweetness. Caramel character should not be evident.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is low, and if evident, should express noble hop character.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aromas and flavors should be absent or present at very low levels. Light pear-apple-Riesling wine-like fruitiness may be apparent, but is not required for this style. Diacetyl should not be perceived.

Body: Low to medium-low. Dry and crisp.

Additional Notes:

Traditional examples often display persistent head retention.Small amounts of wheat can be used in brewing beers of this style. Koelsch-style beers are fermented at warmer temperatures than is typical for lagers, but at lower temperatures than most English and Belgian-style ales. They are aged cold. Ale yeast is used for fermentation. Lager yeast is sometimes used for bottle conditioning or final cold conditioning.

Color SRM (EBC): 3-6 (6-12 EBC)
ABV: 3.8%-4.2% (4.8%-5.3%) %
IBU: 18-28
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.006-1.010 (1.5-2.6 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.042-1.048 (10.5-11.9 °Plato)