We tested a tea-infused brew, a fruit-based recipe, and another with a fruit compliment, among others. When we began exploring the idea of making a beer specifically for World of Beer (a chain of beer-centric taverns with locations across the US, mainly on the east coast) we used our pilot system to test out a number of possibilities. It’s smooth and crisp and is overall a clean, delicately balanced beer. When enjoying a Kolsch, you’ll note a soft, rounded mouthfeel that enhances a delicate flavor balance between the malt, an almost fruity sweetness from fermentation, and a medium-low to medium bitterness with a delicate dryness and slight pucker in the finish. The more craft-focused establishments will serve Kolsch in a Stange, which helps with clarity, aroma and presentation.
Kolsch is traditionally served in a tall, narrow 200 ml glass called a “Stange” (left), but you’re likely to receive your pour in a standard pint glass at your local tavern. As a brewery churning out brews since 1896, that’s certainly something we can appreciate. This distinction is similar to “Champagne,” which must be made from wine grapes grown in the Champagne appellation of France. It is for this reason that our beer is described as a “Kolsch-style ale,” honoring and respecting the name and origin of the style. Photo by Eckhard Henkel via Wikimedia Commons. Kolsch is a brewing appellation protected by the 1948 Kölsch Konvention, and is restricted to the 20 or so breweries in and around Cologne, Germany.Ĭologne, Germany.
In fact, the German Beer Institute bills Kolsch as “Germany’s answer to the British pale ale.”
The Kolsch beer style emerged in the early 1900s, coinciding with the availability of pale malt. The easy-drinking, sharp, bitter bite of a Kolsch-style ale, whether from an American craft brewer or from the traditional Kolsch breweries in Germany, is hard to beat when the sun is shining, or any time you need something a little more on the refreshing side.Īs with many aspects of brewing history, the story of Kolsch is quite interesting when you peel back the layers of history. By Matt Canter, Certified Cicerone® and member of the Anchor Marketing team.
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