Kolsch Beer Recipe Kit

Regular price $20.00
This Kolsch beer recipe kit helps you brew a crisp, refreshing German-style ale that drinks like a lager, featuring delicate hop character, a clean malt backbone, and a smooth finish in a 1-gallon batch ready in about four weeks.
  • Makes 1 gallon (approximately 10–12 bottles) of Kolsch-style beer
  • Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
  • Crisp German ale fermented warm and conditioned cold
  • Includes all ingredients needed to brew (equipment not included)

✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support

The Kolsch is a light, clean German ale with subtle malt character and restrained hop aroma. Notes of biscuit and bread from the malt provide balance, while noble Saaz and Perle hops add gentle floral and spicy accents.

Fermented with ale yeast and conditioned cold, the result is a smooth, highly drinkable beer with a crisp finish that closely resembles a lager.

This 1-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Kolsch beer at home:

  • Pilsen dry malt extract
  • Saaz hops (bittering)
  • Perle hops (flavor)
  • Specialty steeping grains
  • Standard ale yeast
  • Grain steeping bag
  • Sanitizer packet

Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 1-gallon brewing setup.

Brewing your Kolsch is simple and rewarding for brewers with equipment:

  • Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops
  • Ferment: Ferment with ale yeast at controlled temperatures
  • Condition: Cold condition the beer to create a clean, lager-like finish
  • Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

Careful temperature control during fermentation and conditioning helps achieve the style’s signature crispness.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

  • Homebrewers who already own brewing equipment
  • Brewers interested in classic German beer styles
  • Fans of clean, crisp, easy-drinking beers
  • Brewers looking to practice temperature control techniques

Because of its refined profile, it’s a great option for brewers who enjoy subtle, balanced beers.

  • Batch Size: 1 gallon (10–12 bottles)
  • ABV: ~5.9%
  • Style: Kolsch
  • Bitterness: Low
  • Color: Pale gold
  • Yeast: Ale yeast

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Kolsch Beer Recipe Kit
$20.00
What You'll Brew

Kolsch (German-Style Ale)

A crisp, pale German-style ale brewed with noble hops and a smooth malt backbone. This beer delivers light floral aroma, subtle bread-like malt character, and a clean, dry finish that drinks like a lager while maintaining ale simplicity.

What's Inside the Kolsch Beer Recipe Kit

This 1-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Kolsch beer at home:

  • Pilsen dry malt extract
  • Saaz hops (bittering)
  • Perle hops (flavor)
  • Specialty steeping grains
  • Standard ale yeast
  • Grain steeping bag
  • Sanitizer packet

Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 1-gallon brewing setup.

Make Your Next Batch with the Kolsch Beer Recipe Kit

This kit lets you experience the balance and precision behind one of Germany’s most refined beer styles. With premium ingredients and clear instructions, you will brew a beer that highlights patience, temperature control, and clean fermentation. Whether you are brewing your first batch or refining your technique, this Kolsch kit delivers classic flavor and satisfying results.

Easy Steps to Making Kolsch Beer

Our Kolsch beer recipe kit is beginner friendly and easy to use. Follow a few simple steps and you’ll have a gallon of this crisp German classic in 4 short weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is a recipe kit that includes ingredients only. Brewing equipment is sold separately.

The Kolsch is light, clean, and refreshing with a smooth finish. Cold conditioning helps give it a lager-like crispness.

No. The malt character is subtle and balanced, and the beer finishes clean and dry.

The Kolsch is typically ready to drink in about four weeks, including fermentation and conditioning.

Yes, for brewers who already have equipment. The brewing process is straightforward and well-documented.

No. This is a seasonal, limited-time beer recipe kit.

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