CaP'N GRuNGe Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) Here's a link I ran into when i did a quick search because I was curious what "kolsch style" meant for a beer I was trying. Kind of some interesting info for us noobs who may not be familiar with all the different styles of beer out there. Thought I would share, not that you can't find tons of this kind of info anyways on the net... Oh, and here's "kolsch" if anyone cares... Kolsch. Kolsch is an ale style emanating from Cologne in Germany. In Germany (and the European Community) the term is strictly legally limited to the beers from within the city environs of Cologne. Simply put Kolsch has the color of a pilsner with some of the fruity character of an ale. This is achieved with the use of top fermenting yeasts and pale pilsner malts. The hops are accented on the finish, which classically is dry and herbal. It is a medium to light bodied beer and delicate in style. Most examples one will encounter in the US are brewpub draft interpretations produced during the summer months, though some commercial brewers produce a summer ale in the kolsch style. Edited January 6, 2007 by CaP'N GRuNGe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 If you like kolsch style beers Pyramid Brewery makes an excellant example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 If you like kolsch style beers Pyramid Brewery makes an excellant example I think I almost got kicked out of Pyramid Brewery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I think I almost got kicked out of Pyramid Brewery. Yup...the Snow Cap isn't always in season but that didn't start Twiley from really wanting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 the reisdorf kolsch, straight outta deutschland, is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemoe Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Best style = cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 is it true that the best Pyramid Breweries are in Egypt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Best style = cold. Better style = free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yup...the Snow Cap isn't always in season but that didn't start Twiley from really wanting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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