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Brew Kölsch at Home: Your Kölsch Recipe
Light, fruity, clear — Kölsch is a top-fermented, cold-conditioned beer from Cologne. Create your Kölsch recipe with special Kölsch yeast and lean malt profile.
4.4–5.2%
ABV
18–30
IBU
6–10
EBC
2.4–2.7
CO₂ vol
Typical Ingredients for Kölsch
Malts
- ● Pale Ale or Pilsner malt
Hops
- ● Style-appropriate hops
Yeast
● Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)
What is a Kölsch?
Light, crisp ale from Cologne with subtle fruit
FAQ: Kölsch
What is a Kölsch?
Light, crisp ale from Cologne with subtle fruit
How much alcohol does a Kölsch have?
A Kölsch typically has 4.4–5.2% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.
How bitter is a Kölsch?
A Kölsch has 18–30 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a Kölsch?
Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).
Do you need special equipment for a Kölsch?
A Kölsch can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).