In this video I brew a new Brown Ale recipe, using a yeast I have never used before Omega Kolsch II OYL-044. I do a quick version of a step by step tutorial on the entire brew day from milling grains to pitching yeast, then end with a final tasting and my honest opinion of how it turned out!
Brown Ale Recipe:
Grains:
Pilsner Malt 8.0 lbs. (65%)
Caramel/Crystal 120L 1.0 lbs (8.1%)
Victory Malt 1.0 lbs (8.1%)
Munich Light – 10L 1.0 lbs (8.1%)
Chocolate Malt 0.5 lbs. (4.1%)
Flaked Oats 0.8 lbs. (6.5%)
Mash Thickness 1.33
Mash Temp: 152F
Hops:
Cluster 1 oz. 60 mins
Willamette 1 oz. 5 mins
Yeast:
Omega – Kolsch II OYL-044 (1 liter Starter Optional)
Expected Numbers:
OG – 1.060 (Mine was 1.058)
FG – 1.015 (Mine was 1.012)
ABV 5.9% (Mine was 6.0%)
SRM 25.7
IBU 40.9
Items recommended in the video:
Fermcap-S (helps prevent boil over):
https://amzn.to/3vL2Tvk
Check out these other videos and my recommended equipment below!
All-Grain Brew Day – Step by Step Tutorial:
DIY Recirculation Tool:
How to make a DIY Fermentation Chamber:
DIY Hop Spider:
How to Harvest Yeast from Commercial Beer:
Recommended Equipment (Exact products I use, except chiller):
Gas One 10 Gallon Kettle w/ Temp Gauge & Ball Valve:
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You will also need Stainless Steel 1/2″ Barb Hose to 1/2″ NPT 2 Pack:
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Bayou Classic High-Pressure Cooker/Burner:
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Northern Brewer – Copper Immersion Wort Chiller:
https://amzn.to/3HwDdpf
Big Mouth Bubbler 6.5 gallon Glass Carboy:
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RV Inline Water filter:
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Digital Scale (measuring grain and hops):
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Digital Thermometer:
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Refractometer:
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Inkbird Temperature Controller:
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Barley Crusher(what I have):
https://amzn.to/3NICEfs
or Budget friendly Grain Mill:
https://amzn.to/3x8oHkS