A pale, light-bodied and crushable Köln-style golden ale, Kölsch is made for summer with its delicate noble hop aroma, subtle fruitiness and crisp, clean and refreshing finish. Named an Editors’ Pick by Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine in the June/July 2021 issue and awarded a 97 rating! It’s back for 2025 with an even longer sales period, available from March 1st through August 1st!
Originating in the city of Cologne (Köln), Germany, the Kölsch style was the result of the growing popularity of pale lagers in the nineteenth century. At the time, brewers mainly used top-fermenting yeast, whereas lagers used bottom-fermenting yeast at colder temperatures. In response to the popularity while preserving their traditions, the brewers in Cologne created a new type of bier, using pale pilsner malt and fermenting with their top-fermenting yeast, but at lower temperatures. They named this new style Kölsch after their city, and the style remains a German staple to this day!
| ABValcohol by volume | IBUbitterness | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8% ABV | 22 | Gold |
Ingredients
| Malt | Pilsner, Wheat |
|---|---|
| Hops | Hallertau Mittelfrüh |
