KSA
Fort Point Beer Company
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Kölsch
Year-Round
California
United States
Judges Ratings 88
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20
Description
KSA combines a thoughtful mixture of American bittering hops and traditional German malts to create a complex yet crisp take on the Kölsch style. Munich and Vienna malts construct the beer’s robust, rich grain flavor, while Saphir and Warrior hops bring balance through a clean finish. KSA’s old-school style, blended with bright, updated ingredients, makes this beer a classic on both continents.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.60%
IBUs: 17
Served at: (36 – 38° F)
Hops: Warrior, Saphir
Malts: Pilsner, Pale Wheat, Munich, Vienna
Judges Review
By Michael Heniff
Judges Ratings 88
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20 / 20
This delicately balanced style is well known for being crisp and refreshing with a fine balance of malt, hops and esters. This Kolsch hits on all three of those balanced elements. The aroma highlights bready, grainy malt, light herbal hops and a hint of pear esters. The malt and hops balance the flavor with bready malt and spicy, herbal hops; a delicate hint of citrus fruit lingers in the background. The finish is appropriately dry and crisp with a lingering bready, grainy malt and a touch of spicy hops. This beer is certainly crisp, refreshing and delicate but, unfortunately, the grainy character is slightly harsh and detracts from the otherwise delicate malt profile.
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