Kölsch (also spelled Koelsch) is a local specialty beer brewed in Cologne (Köln), Germany. It is clear with a bright, straw-yellow hue, has a prominent but not extreme hoppiness, and is less bitter than the standard German pale lager. Kölsch is warm-fermented at around 13 to 21°C (55 to 70°F), then cold-conditioned, or lagered. This style of fermentation links Kölsch with some other central northern European beers such as the Altbiers of western Germany and the Netherlands. Kölsch is strictly defined by an agreement between members of the Cologne Brewery Association known as the Kölsch Konvention. In practice almost all Kölsch brands have a very similar gravity midway between 11 and 16 degrees.
Reissdorf Kölsch is the beer speciality from Cologne, Germany with a tradition of quality dating back to 1894. This is a very nice Kölsch beer exhibiting a deep golden color and a spectacular white foamy head that produces exceptional lacing. A nice subtle malty nose leads into a great mild sweet maltiness on the palate, with just the right hint of hops on the finish to keep things beautifully balanced. Brewed according to the German Purity Law of 1516 this is fresh in and may we say delightfully refreshing at 4.8% ABV.
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