Wyeast 2565 German Kolsch Yeast

Kölsch Wyeast WY2565 Species : Ale Fermentation Temp Range (°F) : 56-70 Apparent Attenuation Range (%) : 73-77 Flocculation : Low Alcohol Tolerance : 10% Pitching/Fermentation : It produces low or no detectable levels of diacetyl. This yeast may also be used to produce quick-conditioning pseudo-lager beers and ferments well at cold 55-60°F (13-16°C) range. This powdery strain results in yeast that remain in suspension post fermentation. It requires filtration or additional settling time to produce bright beers. Notes : This strain is a classic, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the fruity character of an ale, with a clean lager like profile. Best Styles : American Wheat or Rye Beer, Berliner Weisse, Bière de Garde, Cream Ale, Düsseldorf Altbier, Fruit Beer, Kölsch, Northern German Altbier, Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Looking for a Liquid or Dry Yeast Substitution? The brewers at Adventures in Homebrewing have tried most of them. The following are some suggestions that have worked for us. Liquid Yeast Substitution : White Labs 003 Dry Yeast Substitution : Saflager S-23, Nottingham, BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast (Danstar) Want to make a Yeast Starter? Home brewers are always led to believe making a yeast starter is for the advanced brewer. This could not be further from the truth. If anything beginning brewers should start with yeast starters. When you think about it they are nothing more than a small extract brew. Show Me How To Make A Yeast Starter