Clearwater Kölsch
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.

Clearwater KölschClearwater Kölsch
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From:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Kölsch
Ranked #71
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
86
Ranked #19,954
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 10.53%
Reviews:
116
Ratings:
461
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 16, 2024
Added:
Mar 14, 2010
Wants:
  22
Gots:
  76
Formerly known as Captain's Kölsch

This is the first beer that we have brewed that is not considered an ale. Brewed with imported German yeast, Kolsch is a style of beer that is stuck in between the two main styles of ale and lager… not as fruity as an Ale, and yet not quite as subtle as a Lager; our Kolsch blurs the lines between the two.
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Ratings by pma7779:
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Rated by pma7779 from New York

4.75/5  rDev +25%

Jul 15, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.9 by FrancisM12 from New Jersey

Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by oneeye from Pennsylvania

Jan 08, 2024
 
Rated: 4.05 by TheItalianStallion from New York

Sep 10, 2023
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Rated by Captain69 from Illinois

3.79/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
REFRESHING KOLSCH STYLE BEER CRISP CLEAN TASTE
Aug 13, 2023
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.01/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can into a Kolsch glass.
L: Pours lightly yeast clouded straw yellow w a white head that goes to a thick skin then to edge foam, large steady carbo bubbles, little to no lacing.
S: Bready caramelized malts, gently floral, a hint of pastry dough, yeast, over-ripe fruits, light grains.
T: Floral hops, gently sweet malts, lightly tart berries, light yeast, a bit herbal, moderately bready pastry dough, citrus zest, fruity with orange, plum and some stone fruit. Lightly bitter overall.
F: Beautifully balanced, crisp, med-light bodied, a fairly fast & clean getaway, lightly drying finish.
O: The citrus zest within the finish of this beer keeps it dry. It might otherwise be a bit fruity. Incredibly EZ drinking, elegant tasting and it is very good in its style.
Dec 21, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.49/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
355 ml bottle, as Captain Lawrence Clear Water Kölsch, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%, 25 IBU. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Fresh aroma of grassy and herbal hops. Refreshing and crisp flavour, medium dry, with distinct citric and herbal hops, resinous in the medium bitter finish.
Apr 30, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.09 by jeschaefer from Texas

Nov 02, 2021
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Reviewed by AccipiterofBeer from New York

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Rookie score, 4's across the board. This is a very refreshing kolsch.

L: Glowing yellow with ample carbonation. Lingering head.
S: Bready. Hint of citrus - lemony. Very clean.
T: Also very clean taste. Hits all the marks of the style.
F: Quite enjoyable. Sessionable. Thin mouthfeel.
Jul 20, 2021
 
Rated: 3.95 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Jun 03, 2021
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Reviewed by Manta200 from Kentucky

3.88/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Single can from Half Time, canned 03-17-2021 (almost 11 weeks)
Pours a clear pale gold color with a thin head that recedes slowly.
I could not pick up much aroma, some bready malts.
Taste is bready and a good amount of sweetness.
Light body with moderate carbonation.
I enjoyed it!
Jun 01, 2021
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Reviewed by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

3.72/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can poured into willybecker chilled
a golden shade with slight chill haze and thin white head with spotty lace
The smell has a faintly herbal woody quality with subtle yeast aroma
the feel and flavor of this kolsch is very good with low bitterness and relatively clean yeast with lager like malt and hops with gentle earthy hop quality and slight grainy taste.
The finish is smooth with a mostly clean qualty yet pretty decent representation of the style overall a satisfying ale with lager- like characteristics
Dec 31, 2020
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Rated by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania

3.62/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Wow - one of the better kolsches i've had, not so much on typical kolsch flavor, but just clean and thirst quenching just like tha name says.
Oct 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by BallsDeep from Florida

Dec 06, 2019
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Reviewed by johnreggie from New York

4.56/5  rDev +20%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a tulip glass from a 12oz bottle purchased at the brewery 9/7/19. Rich gold color with 2 fingers of foam that dissipated quickly to a faint lacing. Carbonation remains strong throughout. Biscuit, lemon, some grass up front with an amazing tingly mouthfeel and dry finish. This is world class beer- Cologne or not! Sorry I only got 1 six pack.
Sep 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.92 by Timfromthemainland from New York

Aug 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jun 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.79 by M4CDO from Massachusetts

Jun 01, 2019
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Reviewed by EMH73 from New York

3.77/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap. Pours a clear golden color with a well retained half inch white that that left decent spotty lacing. Smells and tastes of light malts, lemon, grass and grains. Light to medium bodied, medium carbonation, mild hop bitterness, mildly dry finish. Easy drinking beer.
May 12, 2019
Clearwater Kölsch from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 461 ratings