Summertime And A Great Summer Beer Style
June 30th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
The New York Times has a great piece about the Kolsch beer style.
What is it about Kölsch? Well, it’s a snappy and beautifully refreshing golden ale, bright without being overbearing. From the first sniff of its grainy, malty aroma, to the delicately fruity, lightly bitter flavors in the mouth, to the brisk, clean, energetic feeling after you swallow, a good Kölsch offers a smooth journey of sensations that may be unremarkable individually but are extraordinarily pleasant as an ensemble.
On the whole I thought the article was good, but they kind of glossed over some really good American Kolsch style beers. My favorite is Saint Arnold’s Fancy Lawnmower.
