Judge’s Review: 92 Rating – Country Mile Kölsch by Take 16 Brewing Co.

Kölsch | Year-Round | USA

By Jim Koebel

Judges Rating: 92.00
Aroma: 20.00
Appearance: 6.00
Flavor: 38.00
Mouthfeel: 10.00
Overall Impression: 18.00

Country Mile’s aroma has a fresh, doughy punch. It is pils-like, dry, grainy, and clean, without a noticeable ester that would otherwise be acceptable for the style. It pours clear and golden with a tall, white, pillowy head.
The flavor also has a pils-like, crackery character. It’s dry with moderate hop bitterness throughout the sip. There is a low level of herbal, noble hop flavor as it begins to warm up in the glass, along with a light pear ester. It tastes lightly minerally, which is welcome here, and is otherwise clean. The finish is crisp with a mild acidity.
Country Mile has a medium body and medium-high carbonation. The white head remains after awhile. This is a delicious beer, and the style doesn’t matter so much for something like this that is just plain refreshing and enjoyable to drink. Take this one outside.