Brewer’s Best Kölsch Homebrew Kit

Last updated: October 13, 2023

Brewer’s Best Kölsch Homebrew Kit
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We looked at the top Homebrew Kits and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Homebrew Kit you should buy.

Overall Take

If you're searching for a homebrew kit that makes a bigger batch, this model is the way to go. It has a 5-gallon capacity and includes everything you need to craft your first brew. The company lists this kit as ideal for beginner and intermediate brewers.

In our analysis of 47 expert reviews, the Brewer's Best Kölsch Homebrew Kit placed 8th when we looked at the top 12 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Kölsch is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking ale. It has a straw-yellow hue similar to a pilsner, but is less hoppy, a bit sweeter and uses pale malts and a small amount of wheat. The lager-like characteristics this ale is famous for are achieved by using a liquid Kölsch yeast. Our private brand of all-malt ingredient kits are designed for the beginner, yet challenging enough for the intermediate brewer. Contains: Brewing Procedures, Specialty Grains, Hops, Fermentables, Pr..iming Sugar, Yeast, Bottle Caps, and Grain Bag(s). All recipes conform to AHA Style Guidelines and include all the ingredients with proven recipes to produce prize-winning brews. Kölsch is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking ale. Has a straw-yellow hue similar to a pilsner, but is less hoppy.

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Julie Chernoff
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Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

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