Growler fresh from the tap thanks to frumpty. Good call, Ryan. Been looking forward to trying this one. Pour is very similar to many of the kolsches I’ve had in the past. It looks like muddy/metalic water. No head. Nose is slightly nutty, biscuit malts, crisp earthy hops. Flavor and mouthfeel are much richer and fuller than I’ve ever experienced in a kolschbier. Even got a stamp of approval from my friend Henning who is from Koln. Nice work Ken and Co.!!!

Appearance: Pours a clear, orangey body with a thin, wispy, white head. Smell: Light, slightly sweet-smelling grainy scent with an addition of a crisp white wine. Taste: Subtly sweet pale maltiness with a touch of grains. Light hint of fruit. Dash of white wine. Spicy hops with prominent, medium bitterness that lasts till the dry finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-thin body. Medium-low carbonation. Drinkability: I could stand to see more carbonation here, but it’s fairly on track for the style, but also pleasant, tasty beer in it’s own right.

The aroma was slight sulfur with a low winey characteristic. The aroma was lightly grainy and quite fruity. The beer arrived clear pale straw with a white tight bubbled head which lasted well to lace the glass. The flavor was lightly grainy and malty with a spicy hop presence and a winey characteristic. The sulfur in the aroma carried through into the flavor. The finish was dry with a light lasting hop and spice into the aftertaste. The body was medium with a somewhat low level of carbonation. All in all a nice Kolsch. Pint at VDH.

Bottle, thanks to TURDFERGUSON. Pours clear gold under an enormous white head. Aroma of biscuit and hay. Body tends to light, carbonation to medium. Taste of honey, bread, fruit, spice and a dash of lemon. Crisp and lightly floral finish.

Date: 08/14/08, 12 oz. bottle<br /> <br />Aroma - Grain, grass, light fruit, floral<br /> <br />Appearance - Crystal clear yellow gold, healthy white head that settles slowly, lace is delicate, but lasting<br /> <br />Flavor - Sweet fruity flavors and light malt start quickly, very gently bitterness builds into the finish. <br /> <br />Palate - Light body and carbonation, nice mouthfeel, smooth, lightly dry<br /> <br />Overall - Good flavor, refreshing, balanced, but maltier that the few German examples that I’ve had.