Kolschy Clouds

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Kolschy Clouds

Kölsch
Limited Release
Pennsylvania
United States

Judges Ratings 91

Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20

Description

A bright, soft, and sunny springtime crusher brew with German heritage barley. This beer is hopped in the whirlpool with Citra, fermented cool, and then lightly dry-hopped with Citra & Denali. So fresh and so clean.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 5.00%
IBUs: 15
Served at: (40º F)
Hops: Denali, Citra
Malts: Pilsner, Carafoam

Judges Review

Rodney A. Tillinghast picture

By Rodney A. Tillinghast

Judges Ratings 91

Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20

Its billowy white head held firm in my snifter as its tawny gold undercurrent frothily bubbled. Those bubbles released notes of freshly grated lemon zest, crackers, and pink grapefruit. A soft malt character was supported by a very smooth and pleasant citrus hop flavor. While it featured a solid hop flavor, it was very tame in the bitterness area, which contributed to a light malt sweetness. This also featured a light, smooth finish, with substantial carbonation pulling the flavors off your palate, thus enhancing its drinkability. Overall, while the hop profile does stray from the traditional Kolsch style (Style guideline 5B – Kolsch), this seems to be a quality sessionable brew to enjoy.

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