baby shower kölsch: results
Monday, September 21st, 2009quite a few months ago it was brought to my attention that NB and PB were having a baby shower. I offered to supply a keg for the occasion.
- oysters and BBQ were on the menu, and the event was being held outside. I had to figure out a beer that would fit the bill.
- I chose to brew a kolsch. not only is kolsch a great session beer, but it is light and crisp, perfect with most foods on a sunny day.
- I had read somewhere that an initially sweeter kolsch dries out when aged, which is what I wanted. in order to ensure that the kolsch was light, crisp, and clear, I kegged it in June and cold crashed it in my cool shed for over 3 months.
- the strategy worked, and the beer came out dry, perfectly carbonated, and super drinkable.
- in fact, I think “drinkable” was an understatement. with about 30 people in attendance, and over 20 pouring, the keg was kicked in less than an hour!
- the couple of bottles of tripel and cider that I brewed up were the next to go. it’s a good thing I brought a case of lagunitas IPA as backup!
- thanks again NB and PB, the setup was great!
during the weekend I also managed a couple more beer-related accomplishments.
- I kegged the single-hop pale on friday. I’m thinking about letting it sit for a month max, and then breaking it out to enjoy some local hoppyness at its freshest.
- I also took down the vojvodina vine on sunday, completing the cycle. I felt bad stuffing it in the trash, but I knew it would be back even stronger next year!