“Kölsch” simply means “from Cologne” in the local dialect. And for a city that takes a lot of pride in its more than 2000 years of history, Kölsch in one form or another has been part of a good chunk of it. So much so that only a few select members of the local brewers guild are allowed to call this lager-like ale Kölsch. And this protection extends across all member nations of the EU. Since we here aren’t members, allow us to present our version that, according to visitors and friends from Cologne, tastes “just like home”. A little bit of wheat malt in the mix adds a summery, slightly fruity aroma to a clean, complex and bright beer. This is the breakfast-lunch-and-dinner staple in Cologne, and we don’t see why craft fans stateside should not treat it the exact same way.

AbV 4.8%