Country Mile Kölsch

Judge’s Review

Jim Koebel
Grand Master I BJCP Judge

Rating 92 (Exceptional)

Judges Rating: 92
Aroma: 20/24
Appearance: 6/6
Flavor: 38/40
Mouthfeel: 10/10
Overall Impression: 18/20

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.

Brewer’s Description

Under a blue sky, magnificent stretches of fields span for a Country Mile. A delightful equilibrium between sweet pale barley malt and floral hops affords this golden Kölsch-style ale to be crisp and refreshing.

Beer Style & Statistics

Beer Style: Kölsch
Beer Style Family: Pale Bitter European Beer
Availability: Year-Round
ABV: 5.0%

IBUs: 13
Served at: 38 ºF
Hops: Herkules, Locally grown Chinook
Malts: Two-Row Barley, White Wheat, Acid Malt

Brewery Information

Kölsch | Year-Round | Minnesota | USA