Hey friends, I’m very new to brewing and this is my first stab at a kolsch. OG was 1.5, and at 1.1 I transferred it to secondary. Secondary has been storing at about 68 degrees F for almost 2 weeks, and it has only come down to 1.09. It looks relatively dark, but it smells great and taste pretty good, a little on the malty side. It was a partial mash.
I’m looking for any tips about this secondary fermentation. Does it need to be kick started somehow, is it too warm, do I just need to be patient?
Most homebrewers have quit using secondary for most of their brews. Any possible benefit is outweighed by the possible introduction of unwanted oxygen and contaminants. At 1.009 the apparent attenuation is over 80%, which is quite respectable for the style. The beer is finished fermenting and ready to package.