Cölsch

The Basics

Style - Kölsch

ABV - 6.2%

Description

A subtle, brilliantly clear, pale beer with a delicate balance of malt, fruit, and hop character, moderate bitterness, and a well-attenuated but soft finish.

NAME

Cole, one of our brewers, wrote a Kolsch recipe. That’s pretty self-explanatory right?

BEER FACT

Technically speaking a “real” Kölsch can only be brewed within 50 km of Cologne, Germany. They are also, traditionally a lower alcohol content (4.4%-5.2%). This style of beer is referred to as a “hybrid” style because it is warm fermented like an ale, then conditioned at cold temperatures like a lager.

The Ingredients

• Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, and Dextrin

The Pairings

Bratwurst, light salad, seafood and shellfish, nutty cheeses, light fruit based desserts