5 replies to this topic

[chadm75]

I want to use some WYeast Kolsch yeast I've had in a smack pack for a couple of months. I'm going to partake in a rare weeknight brew session one night this week and am planning on brewing a blonde ale. My recipe calls for 2-row, honey, and Crystal 10L malts. Wanting to using this Kolsch yeast...thoughts, concerns, experiences?Thanks all!

[Big Nake]

Great yeast. Ferment it low (high 50s) for a cleaner profile, warmer for a slightly fruitier profile. I have used it for things other than Kolsch and it's very nice. Was that "honey" or "honey malt"? Doesn't really matter either way, the 2565 will make a great beer. Cheers.

[chadm75]

Hey Ken....I figured it would turn out good, just wanted to hear it from someone else. Sorry, honey malt...4 oz of it.This will be my first fermentation using your tub/water bottles method. Pretty excited to watch what happens...

[djinkc]

The last I heard WL029 is still the house yeast at O'Fallon. So, obviously it can be used in a variety of beers successfully. Have fun with it.

[ncbeerbrewer]

I uesd 2565 last year for a blonde ale recipe. I fermented around 58 degrees and it turned out lovely. I say give it a go for sure.

[zymot]

You will make beer and it will be good.Then you will be happy.