{"product_id":"angel-yeast-ko-klschstyle-hybrid-ale-500","title":"Angel Yeast | KO Kölsch-Style Hybrid Ale Yeast | 500 g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tSpecialized top-fermenting strain ideal for Kölsch-style beers and clean hybrid ales\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tProduces a soft, neutral base that allows subtle hops and malt character to shine, while releasing light fruity esters at warmer temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tRecommended for Kölsch, Blonde Ale, Cream Ale, California Common, and Hybrid Fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tFerment between 59-77°F\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAngel Yeast KO is a specialized top-fermenting strain ideal for Kölsch-style beers and clean hybrid ales. It produces a soft, neutral base that allows subtle hops and malt character to shine, while releasing light fruity esters at warmer temperatures. Medium-to-high flocculation promotes clarity, and its strong β-glucosidase activity enhances hop biotransformation—ideal for dry-hopped blonde ales or modern Kölsch interpretations. KO ferments clean at cool ale temps but can flex into warmer regimes with minimal off-flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNeutral, lager-like ale profile with restrained esters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tMedium-to-high flocculation for bright, polished beers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tAttenuation range of 78–83% for a crisp, dry finish\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tFerments from 59–77 °F (15–25 °C); cooler for classic Kölsch, warmer for esters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tHigh β-glucosidase activity for enhanced hop biotransformation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tAlcohol tolerance up to 9% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t 59–77 °F (15–25 °C)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRecommended for classic Kölsch: 59–64 °F (15–18 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t0.5–1.0 g\/L (50–100 g\/hL); increase to 1.5–2.0 g\/L (150–200 g\/hL) for high-gravity or heavily dry-hopped beers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eRehydration Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRehydrate in 5–10× its weight of clean water or diluted wort at 72–86 °F (22–30 °C) for 10–20 minutes. Gently adjust to wort temperature and pitch within 30 minutes for optimal viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tKölsch • Blonde Ale • Cream Ale • California Common • Hybrid Fermentations\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Angel Yeast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51918119698721,"sku":"DY810B","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/7521\/2321\/files\/64901.png?v=1760508826","url":"https:\/\/morebeer.mom\/products\/angel-yeast-ko-klschstyle-hybrid-ale-500","provider":"MoreBeer!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}