Escarpment Kolsch Yeast

[Reignman]

Has anyone used their Kolsch Yeast? I haven't used any Escarpment yeast yet, but am thinking on giving the Kolsch a try.

[brhenrio]

I have not but would love to hear how it turns out!

[Reignman]

I e-mailed them and asked if fermenting at 16 C instead of 18 C and they said 18 C is recommended. I think anywhere around 16 C to 18 C would be fine if you pitch a good starter.

[Reignman]

I ordered 2 Escarpment Kolsch and 2 of my usual WLP029 from Brew North.

[Reignman]

Brewing a Kolsch this weekend with this yeast. The starter foamed up and almost out of my 5 L flask.

[brhenrio]

2L starter?

[Reignman]

2.5 L I brew 13 gallons.

[brhenrio]

Thats impressive. I have only had that happen with belgian yeast. Wl 530 i think.

[Reignman]

Temp is around 27 C where my stir plate is. No A/C in yet. I used a tiny drop of no foam to keep it down.

[brhenrio]

Perfect belgian temps! You have a fermenation chamber dont you? We usually dont have too many days over 27 here, but we have had 3 over 30 in the last week.