Hydrogen sulfide in my Koelsch

[Pivo]

I've been brewing from extract kits for a long time. For the first time, I tried a Koelsch kit. Followed directions to a tee. Brewed at 54 degrees, got a clean fermentation and bottled it two weeks ago. Tried a bottle just out of curiousity even though it's early and ought to be lagered for a while. Wasn't bad, but I noticed a very distinct odor of hydrogen sulfide. Never ran up on that in any of the many batches of other ales I've made. Anyone had this experience? I wonder if it will diminish with lagering and aging?

[Dr Scott]

Yes, the kolsh yeast can be like that. The yeast bite stays around longer than usual, as does the HS smell. This is a beer that needs to be given more time to age, even though it is an ale. I am drinking one now that's been in cold storage for 6 weeks it's just starting to turn the corner. I have been sampling it for the last few weeks on a weekly basis, The change in the last week is amazing. I have filtered Kolsh in the past to speed things up a bit, but thought I'd try it the natural way this time.

Hang in there, drink something else for a while and let your Kolsh sit cold. Try it in a month, you'll be surprised...