Kölsch, like many of our favorite beers, originates from Germany—specifically the town of Cologne (Köln). The origins of this unique and tasty brew date back to the late 9th century, but the official term Kölsch didn’t come around until the early 20th century and is a geographic indicator, similar to how Champagne is for sparkling wine.

While Kölsch was typically a local, less widely known drink for most of its existence, its popularity has exploded in the past century and exceptionally so in the past decade as beer lovers have taken a liking to the dazzling brew. While most beers are categorized as lagers or ales, Kölsch combines characteristics of both to create a light, fruity, and crisp concoction that’s unique but undeniably flavorful.

This beer achieves its unique taste with a hybrid brewing technique. Kölsch brewing requires the beer to be fermented with ale yeast and finished at cold temperatures, similar to a lager. If you’re considering getting into the Kölsch market, CraftMaster Stainless has the Kölsch beer brewing equipment you need!

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Every craft brewer knows that high-quality equipment is as essential as exceptional ingredients when creating a delicious brew. CraftMaster Stainless has the stainless steel brewing equipment that any brewery needs, and we have the expert and experienced fabricators to ensure it perfectly suits your brewery.

We offer custom stainless steel fabrication so that every brewery can find superior but affordable equipment, regardless of its size. To show that we’re not all talk, all our stainless steel tanks and parts come with a 10-year guarantee.

Brewing a Kölsch Beer Worthy of the Name

While it's technically not a Kölsch if it's not made in the German town of Cologne, you can still craft a delicious Kölsch-style beer in America! Before crafting your recipes, you must know how to brew a Kölsch. If you want to be as close as possible to the original German recipe, you should only use German noble hops (Spatl, Saaz, or Hallertau).

Another essential Kölsch brewing tip is to follow the traditional fermentation process, where the primary fermentation is done at cool temperatures (55°–65° F) and the secondary fermentation at even cooler temperatures. With every beer, there’s some trial and error involved as you tweak the recipe to your liking, but as long as you have high-quality Kölsch brewing equipment from CraftMaster Stainless, we’re sure you’ll create a renowned and flavorful beer!