Kolsch yeast in a Oktoberfest

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Kolsch yeast in a Oktoberfest

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What you guys think about using a Kolsch yeast in a Octoberfest style beer? I bought a morebeer ag kit back in April with WLP820 with intentions of brewing in May and lagering all summer and that didn't happen. I want to brew it as a ale now and thought about using 05 but I like the way my Kolsch's come out with WY2565. Thoughts.
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Honestly, I think it would turn out great, especially if you treat your water to soften any hop bite, and cold lager it in the keg or bottles for a little while before pouring it.
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I agree with Mashani. That could produce a nice clean malt driven festbier. Give it a go!!!


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