I'm not saying don't try it I'm saying that it won't have that kölsch-like character. I know this from experience and one thing I am pretty knowledgeable about is Kölsch brewing. FTR my kölsch won 2nd best in the state out of 162 beer judged. (BJCP judged contest and that was based on overall scored.)
Also, WY1007 used to be my house yeast for 3 years. I brewed with it daily and know it like the back of my hand. It is as lagerish an ale yeast as there is. I used to have Germans come up to me and tell me that my "lagers" were as authentic as they had tasted outside of Germany. So I know for fact that that strain is too clean for a kölsch. But it will make a delicious beer! BUt it won't have that "wine like" Kölsch characteristic.
I stand corrected. Well done, Keith!
It sounds like the K-97 might make a great beer if not exactly a Kolsch and I have a packet sitting in the fridge. When I get the saison out of the ferm chamber, I'm going to give it a try and report back.
Major, What fermentation temp schedule would you recommend for 1007/K-97 ?