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I'm going to brew an AG 10 gallon batch of JZ's Kolsch from BCS on Monday. I am planning on using US-05 dry yeast as this is a bit of a last minute decision and I won't have time to get a starter together. I just wanted to check with others who have brewed this recipe and see if anyone had any tips/comments or suggestions.

Last time I brewed a Kolsch, I did 5 gallons with a Kolsch yeast and 5 gallons with S-05 and called it a Blonde ale. Both were tasty, but the S-05 wasn't a true Kolsch.

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It will be a nice, tasty beer but the flavor profile will not match that of a Kolsch.
Don't let that stop you. Nothing like a beautiful blonde that goes down easy.

BDawg wrote:Nothing like a beautiful blonde that goes down easy.

Other than a brunette

Ferment on the cool side and give it a month of lagering time. OR, you could throw in more hops and make it a blonde ale instead. I live in Atlanta too! I've got a bunch of Citra in my freezer if you want some.

OK! Here's my current plan of attack/action: While I was at work today my lovely wife was kind enough to do some grocery shopping for me. She went to LHBS and picked up malt and hops for me. I asked her to get 1 smackpack of Wyeast Kolsch yeast which she did. The problem is that the production date is May 14, 2013. So right now I am making a starter for said smackpack and my plan is to split the starter between 2 carboys and add a package of Safale US-05 to both carboys. I know this is far from ideal, but it is the best I can do on limited time(and budget). It makes sense to me. Does anyone know of a reason why this wouldn't work?

hoodie wrote:Ferment on the cool side and give it a month of lagering time. OR, you could throw in more hops and make it a blonde ale instead. I live in Atlanta too! I've got a bunch of Citra in my freezer if you want some.

Are you suggesting free hops??!?!?

Who sold you that old dead yeast?(I have an idea of who it might be) Did the package swell at all?