Omega Yeast - OYL-044 - Kolsch II

Kolsch II is a clean, crisp strain for traditional Kölsch and other light, refreshing ales. It stays mostly neutral with just a touch of subtle fruit to keep things interesting.

Best For Kölsch, Blonde Ales, Light Ales, and any beer where you want clean, crisp character with minimal yeast influence.

Hard Specs

• Liquid yeast — requires fast shipping* (see Important Shipping Notes below)
• Attenuation: 72–78%
• Flocculation: Medium-Low
• Temperature Range: 65-69°F
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 10% ABV
• More tech specs

Flavor Behavior Clean profile with subtle fruit esters. Crisp and refreshing with very low yeast character.

In Practice Reliable performer that ferments cleanly, especially when kept on the cooler side. Usually drops well and finishes crisp. Versatile for traditional Kölsch as well as lighter American and European ales where you want the malt and hops to shine.

Pitching 100 mL homebrew pack for 5 gallons up to approximately 1.060 OG. Direct pitch liquid culture. Ferment cool for the cleanest Kölsch character.

Important Shipping Notes During warm weather, liquid yeast ships separately from the rest of your order. We use minimum USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days) with 2-day and overnight options available. See our full liquid yeast shipping policy for current cutoff times and heat mitigation details. Does not apply to pickup orders.