Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.052
Target FG 1.010
Est. ABV 5.5%
Bitterness 24 IBU
SRM 4
A delightful clone inspired by Rogue’s Honey Kolsch, featuring a crisp, clean fermentation profile balanced by a subtle sweetness from clover honey. It offers a golden hue and a delicate floral hop aroma that makes it exceptionally refreshing. Consider this an homage to the gone, but not forgotten, Rogue Ales & Spirits.
Fermentables
8 oz Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt (Steep for 30 minutes at 155°F for head retention)
5 lbs Pilsen Light DME (Base extract)
1 lb Honey (Clover) (Add to the boil with 10 minutes remaining)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Perle (8% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering)
0.50 oz Sterling (6% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor)
0.50 oz Sterling (6% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma)
Yeast
Wyeast 2565 Kolsch – Excellent attenuation with a crisp, slightly fruity finish.
Brewing Instructions
1
Steep the Cara-Pils grain in 2.5 gallons of 155°F water for 30 minutes. Do not let the water exceed 170°F.
2
Remove grains and bring the water to a boil.
3
Remove from heat and stir in the DME, ensuring it is fully dissolved to prevent scorching.
4
Return to a boil and add the Perle hops for the 60-minute addition
5
Add clarifier (Irish Moss or whirfloc tablet) with 15 minutes remaining.
6
Add the Sterling flavor hops and the honey with 10 minutes remaining in the boil.
7
At flameout, add the final Sterling aroma hops, then rapidly chill the wort to 85°F.
8
Transfer to your sanitized fermenter and top up with cold, filtered water to reach 5.5 gallons.
9
Aerate well and pitch the yeast, seal the fermenter, and store in a cool, dark location.
Notes
Fermentation: Temperature: 60-65°F
Duration: 2 weeks primary, 2 to 4 weeks cold conditioning – Lager the beer at near-freezing temperatures for 2-3 weeks after fermentation is complete for maximum clarity.
Original Gravity: _____________ Final Gravity:_______________ ABV: _____________
Ingredients
Fermentables
8 oz Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt (Steep for 30 minutes at 155°F for head retention)
5 lbs Pilsen Light DME (Base extract)
1 lb Honey (Clover) (Add to the boil with 10 minutes remaining)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Perle (8% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering)
0.50 oz Sterling (6% AA) @ 15 min (Flavor)
0.50 oz Sterling (6% AA) @ Flameout (Aroma)
Yeast
Wyeast 2565 Kolsch – Excellent attenuation with a crisp, slightly fruity finish.
