Simple Things Fermentations German Ale - Big Ideas Series 27

A light and supremely drinkable ale-lager hybrid brewed with German Pilsner malt and Tettnang hops, fermented at elevated temperatures with a yeast strain originating from the Köln region to encourage fruity ester development.

Its delicately balanced with grainy-honey sweetness from the malt and very light hopping keeping bitterness low and contributing a freshly mown grass element but its the muted notes of Starburst, sweet white wine and rhubarb from the yeast esters that make this beer, lending a moreish integrity to a wonderfully simple foundation.

440ml can, 5.0% ABV

Description

A style distinctive to Cologne, the name Kolsch is protected by law so that only beers brewed in and around the city can bear the name. A dangerously drinkable beer with an unsurpassed balance in Kolsch beer of malt and soft delicate hops. Pale gold in colour with a good lasting head, the hoppy, dry finish is from using Hallertau and Tettnang hops. Pale lemony gold in colour with a pure white lasting head, the aroma of Fruh Kolsch is lightly fruity with some flowery hops. Taste is very clean, a result unlike normal ales, of cold conditioning. Fresh, with just a touch of bitter hops.

£3.60

Quantity Available: 12 or more

Product Code: S3284CountryGermanyAlcohol Vol4.8%Bottle Size50clClosurecrown capProducer Details

The Cölner Hofbräu P. Josef Früh KG has been around for over 100 years. Since then, it has been standing for Cologne hospitality opposite Cologne Cathedral, for over 100 years of Cologne's history and more than 100 years of family tradition - and above all, for more than 100 years of delicious Kölsch beer.

Simple Things Fermentations – German Ale/Kölsch