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Independence Kölsch

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RATINGS: 20   MEAN: 2.65/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.66   EST. CALORIES: 141   ABV: 4.7%
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A light-bodied, golden ale made with 10% wheat malt. In the tradition of German-styled Kolsch beers from Cologne, Germany. (Formerly Gold).


4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Prostman (1077) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 11, 2004
This was a really nice example of the style. Just the right bitterness and a very smooth beer. One to drink when the weather gets warm, and today was 91 in Philly when I sampled this.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Nate (3093) - Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 24, 2004
Light hoppy aroma, floral. Light grainy malts, clean. Light amber yellow clear with thin white lacing head. Light body with light medium carbonation. Starts rather acidic and hoppy. Good floral character, mild malts. Finish is medium-strong bitter with dry bitter after. Heavier and maltier than Kölner Kölsch.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
TheBeerLover (1019) - DC Metro Area, USA - APR 11, 2007
Sampled on draught at the brewpub in Philadelphia, PA. Pours to a bright, pale golden color, with a tall white head, and a good carbonation. The nose on this light, with faint, pale malt aroma, paired with light fruity notes. The palate is lean, with some pale malt flavor, and hints of light fruit, on a very clean body. This beer finishes with light pale malt up front, then ends with a sliight herbal hop bitterness. I like this beer, because it is a good example of the style, is a very drinkable, one that is food friendly, and a nice session beer. I would enjoy knocking back a few pints of this one at the bar.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
shrubber85 (5066) - Greenville, Indiana, USA - MAY 5, 2007
Tap at brewery. Light cherry malt aroma. Medium yellow color with small head. Sweet light berry malt flavor - well blended. They really have nailed the style - very similar to it’s Cologne counterparts.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
JoeM500 (1894) - Crown Point, Indiana, USA - JUN 1, 2004
Big fluffy head, nice malty body and a minty fresh hoppy finish. clean & refreshing. Surprisingly better than forecasted!!

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
shadey (1628) - Rochester, New York, USA - DEC 5, 2004
Very smooth, very refreshing. No off flavors. I was quite impressed. Good malt character.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
obxdude10 (1831) - Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 28, 2002
Very light bodied, almost too watery, gold color, kept a nice head, average koelsch

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
Sammy (6130) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - MAY 14, 2005
some wheat, light bodied, lower alcohol. Pale yellow colour. A little head and lace. Some malt, floral taste. Bit of bitter aftertaste. Nice strong carbonation,

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
dberger624 (1028) - Phila, Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 31, 2003
Part of sampler. It was just listed as Kolsch when I went. A ho-hum kolsch. Tasted what it should be.

2.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
whaleman (2176) - North Wales, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 16, 2006
Bright metallic gold body with a pure white head. Mild pale malty nose with light diacetyl. Crisp and lightly bitter with some butterscotch notes. A forgettable kolsch.


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