Laimas Kölsch Style Ale
FATE Brewing Company
Story by:
Chris Guest
Kölsch
Year-Round
Colorado
United States
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
In Baltic mythology, fate is determined by three goddess sisters, the Laimas. Known to be well-balanced, refreshing and with a hint of sweetness, the Laimas Kölsch Style Ale is sure to grant its drinker a kind destiny. The golden color, sessionable maltiness, subtle hint of nobel hops and crisp dry finish make it the perfect warm weather partner.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.00%
IBUs: 20
Served at: ()
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Magnum
Malts: German Pilsner, Acidulated
Judges Review
By Randy Scorby
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
This beer pours a brilliant gold color with a lingering white head. The aroma greets you with a light, perfumy hop character, followed by a light, bready maltiness and fresh pear. The flavor is a near-perfect balance between the perfumy hops, pear esters and soft, bready malt. A moderately low hop bitterness emerges mid-palate and lingers through a light residual sweetness and into a medium-dry finish. A very light and appropriate yeast-derived sulfur character appears as it warms and helps accentuate the dryness. Laimas is a well-crafted and balanced beer that should be enjoyed during the warmer months.
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