This crisp, slightly dry and subtly malty brew has the delicate fruity aroma of an ale with the clean finish of a lager. Using German Noble Hops for bitterness and flavor, our definitive golden ale is fermented warm, then cold-conditioned like a lager. It uses a centuries-old yeast strain that was initially acquired after founder Tom Schlafly married his wife, who is a native of Köln, Germany—where all of the European Union’s Kölsch is brewed. Proud winner of the Gold Medal for Best German-Style Kölsch at the World Beer Cup. |
FOOD PAIRINGS: |
ENTREE: Steamed Mussels |
CHEESE: Mascarpone or Herbed |
DESSERT: Panna Cotta with Lemon |
STYLE STATS: |
ABV: |
4.8% |
IBU: |
25 |
SRM: |
6 |
COLOR: |
STRAW COLORED |
CLARITY: |
BRIGHT |
BODY: |
LIGHT |
HOP FLAVOR: |
LIGHT NOBLE |
MALT FLAVOR: |
DELICATE |
BITTER FLAVOR: |
MEDIUM |
PRODUCTION STATS: |
PROCESS: |
HYBRID FERMENTATION |
HOPS: |
PERLE, HALLERTAU TRADITION (DE) |
GRAINS: |
PALE, WHEAT, MUNICH & CARAPILS MALTS |
YEAST: |
KÖLN BREWERY STRAIN |
BREW TRAITS: |
CLEAN HYBRID, WARMER FERMENTATION WITH COLD CONDITIONING |