Mother Earth Endless River Kölsch

Brewed by Mother Earth Brewing Company
Style: Kölsch
Kinston, North Carolina USA

Serve in Kölsch/Altbier

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Though not a lite beer at all, this brew is an almost refreshing beer that I enjoy in warmer weather. A slightly cloudy straw golden color, 1 finger head that dissipated to a thin layer. The nose was sweet, somewhat earthy, a touch floral. Palate is clean & crisp, hints of lemon and maybe a touch of grapefruit. Trace of hop bitterness. Light body, good carbonation. If you’re fond of strong ales, Imperial stouts, and/or hop bombs (as am I) but want a nice change of pace, this is a good one to try.

Bottle. Pours a hazy yellow with white head and just a wee bit of lacing. Aroma is slight doughy, grainy, slight citrus of the lemon variety. Taste has the same with hints of fruitness and a decent bit of bitterness and some minerals. Just ok. Session or not, I still prefer a bit more flavor and depth to my brew.

12oz Bottle. Thanks for sharing, Rob. Wonderful winey nose, with white wine alcohols and a bit of grain. Flavors are rich and clean, with light german ale fruitiness, a good tooth of malt, and nice body. Very traditionally brewed and in very good shape. I’m impressed. This isn’t just a kolsch to be a boring blonde ale, it’s a kolsch to be a great representation of the style tradition. Wish I could get this regularly.

Grainy, slightly bacony aroma. Good label and cap; clear, not much head. Good, crisp, twiggy, low bittering. Light body, not over-carboed. Thanks, LuckyDog.

Draft at Churchkey. Poured a golden color with a small white head. Aroma was some light citrus notes with a mild malt character. Flavor was very light, very mild. Some straw notes. Very light.

A: Light yellow gold, clear but with a slight haze. White short head had moderate retention. S: Grassy and floral grains with a hints of lemon, biscuits and hay. More hops evident than expected. T: Lightly flavored; really a ’light’ beer but with a notable bit of lasting hop presence and mild bitterness on the back end. Starts lightly sweet and ends lightly bitter. M: Light and crisp. Moderate+ carbonation. Slightly dry finish. O: This relatively hoppy Kolsch is very good for style, but even so still doesn’t make a good sipper. Best used to quench a thirst or accompany a mild flavored meal.

From the tap came a golden brew with a thin white head. Light aromas of malt and butter. Light bodied with nice, light malty flavor with hints of honey and orange.

Tap. Straw with thin white head and light lacing. Smells grainy and a little wet/sour. Starts lightly sweet with a definite light hop finish. Not my style.

From tap. Pours clear and golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is grassy, straw and cornish. Bitter, cornish and grassy. Dry and bitter finish.

From a 12 oz bottle in Avon NC. Pours a clear pale gold with a fine white head. Aroma of bread dough. Crisp and refreshing mouthfeel. Hints of citrus with the soft malt flavors. Crisp and tangy finish. Nice beer for the beach.