Beer · Light & sessionable
Kölsch
Cologne's crisp ale-lager hybrid, served in skinny glasses that never stop coming.
How to order it: Delicate, dry, faintly fruity. In Cologne they replace it until you cover your glass.
Flavor profile
Sweetness3
Bitterness3
Strength3
Freshness8
Richness1
Sparkle7
Daring3
The proper serve
- Traditional 200ml stange glass
- Serve cold, 40–45°F
- Small glasses, frequent refills
- Pairs: light fare, sunny afternoons
- Crisp like a lager, fruity like an ale
Adjacent pours