Summary: German Style Koelsch<br><br>(Description courtesy of Beer Advocate) <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com/</a><br><br>First brewed in Köln, Germany, this formerly obscure style is now found at many US brewpubs and a number of breweries have released their own creative takes using American hops and other nontraditional ingredients. Light to medium in body with a soft mouthfeel and a straw yellow or pale gold color, Kölsch has a spicy, herbal Noble hop bitterness that is medium to slightly assertive—less than a Pilsner, but not by much. A somewhat fruity or vinous (grape-y from malts) quality and a crisp, dryish finish make up the rest of the flavor profile. <br><br>-Color – Straw to gold<br><br>-Clarity: Chill haze should not be present<br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt character is very low to low with soft sweetness. Caramel character should not be evident.<br><br>-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is low, and if evident, should express noble hop character.<br><br>-Perceived Bitterness: Medium to Medium High<br><br>-Body: Low to medium-low. Dry and crisp.<br><br>-ABV: 4.8%-5.3%<br><br>-Glassware: Stange (Stan-ge) (Slender Cylinder Glass) <br><br><br>-Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br>(<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br>Summertime | Goose Island Beer Co.<br><br><br>Goose Island Beer Co. <br>Illinois, United States<br>gooseisland.com <br><br>Check out Episode # 25 where we speak with Matt Jimenez, Head Brewer at Goose Island China in Shanghai<br><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-25-love-that-goose-island-china-brew/id1438117278?i=1000427614468" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-25-love-that-goose-island-china-brew/id1438117278?i=1000427614468</a><br><br>ABV: 5.00% <br><br>Notes from Brewery:<br><br>With a light fruity aroma and a bright, crisp finish, Goose Island Summertime Kölsch is the perfect summer session ale. A Kölsch beer brewed in the traditional German fashion, you’ll find yourself enjoying and savoring each sip of Summertime as much as you do those hot summer days and cool summer nights.<br><br><br><br>California Kölsch | Ballast Point Brewing Company<br><br>Ballast Point Brewing Company <br>California, United States<br>ballastpoint.com <br><br>ABV: 5.20%<br><br>There's no wonder why our Pale Ale is so popular--it is skillfully crafted in the style of the Kolsch beers of Cologne, Germany. We've chosen German hops for aroma, and rounded out the recipe with a blend of American and German malts.<br><br>While it is very much like a pilsner, our Pale Ale is fermented at ale temperatures, giving it a subdued fruitiness--a perfect compliment to the crispness of the wheat and maltiness of the Munich malt. If you like a lighter brew but also like the complexity of craft beers, then our Pale Ale is for you. <br><br>Support our Sponsors! This week is ID Technology <a href="https://www.idtechnology.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.idtechnology.com/</a><br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***<br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:<br><br><a href="https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb" rel="noopener">https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb</a><br><br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer
