Ale
Kölsch, Cream Ale, Blonde Ale
A delicate, top-fermented style from Cologne, Germany, fermented warm and conditioned cold. Pale golden with soft malt, subtle fruit esters, and a gentle hop dryness. ABV 4.4–5.2%. Only beers brewed in Cologne can legally be called Kölsch.
4.4–5.2%
ABV
18–30
IBU
Pale golden
Color
Cologne, Germany / USA
Origin
Food Pairings
With Meals
Lighter food: chicken, salads, salmon, bratwurst; Monterey jack cheese.
With Cheese
Monterey Jack, brick or similar light, nutty cheese.
With Dessert
Light apricot or mandarin cake, lemon custard tart.