VEVOR 5-Gallon German Kölsch (Pressure Fermented)
Crisp, brilliant pale-straw German Kölsch tailored for a VEVOR all-in-one electric system and pressure fermenter with natural spunding carbonation.
🌾 Fermentables & Malt Bill
Total: 4.32 kg| Fermentable | Amount | % | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weyermann German Pilsner Malt | 3.86 kg | 89.5% | Grain | 1.7 |
| Weyermann German Vienna Malt | 0.23 kg | 5.3% | Grain | 3.5 |
| Briess White Wheat Malt | 0.23 kg | 5.3% | Grain | 2.3 |
🌿 Hop Schedule
Total: 57 g| Hop | Weight | Addition | Time | IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Tettnanger 4.0% AA (Pellet) | 35 g | Boil | 60 min | 19.0 |
| German Tettnanger 4.0% AA (Pellet) | 21 g | Boil | 15 min | 4.0 |
🧫 Yeast & Fermentation Profile
📝 Mash Schedule & Brewer Notes
Mash Profile & Step Rest
Strike: Heat strike water to ~158°F (70°C) to hit a single-infusion mash temperature of 149°F–150°F (65°C–65.5°C). Rest for 60 minutes to maximize fermentability and preserve a dry, crisp finish. Mash Out: Ramp to 168°F (75.5°C) for 10 minutes via the recirculating pump.
Fermentation Schedule
Primary Fermentation: Chill wort to 58°F–60°F (14.5°C–15.5°C) before pitching WLP029 (Next Generation PurePitch). Maintain fermentation at 58°F–62°F (14.5°C–16.7°C) for 7 to 10 days until active krausen begins to recede. Spunding & Cold Conditioning: When gravity reaches ~1.012 (2–3 points before terminal gravity), attach spunding valve set to 12–14 PSI to naturally carbonate. Drop temperature to 34°F–38°F (1°C–3.5°C) and cold condition (lager) for 2 to 3 weeks for clarity and clean flavor integration before racking to serving kegs.
Brewer's General Notes & Water Chemistry
Designed for the VEVOR all-in-one system and pressure fermenter. Volumes: 5.5 gal (20.8 L) into kettle / ~5.0 gal (18.9 L) into fermenter. Boil (60 to 90 Minutes): A 90-minute boil is standard for high-Pilsner grain bills to drive off DMS precursors. Add bittering hops with 60 minutes remaining. Process Aids: 1/2 tsp White Labs Yeast Nutrient (WLN1000) @ 15 min; 1 Whirlfloc tablet @ 10 min.