Krankshaft
Metropolitan Brewing

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From:
Metropolitan Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 12.93%
Reviews:
116
Ratings:
397
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 09, 2023
Added:
Jul 07, 2009
Wants:
  33
Gots:
  76
Brewed in homage to the beer of Cologne, Krankshaft is a pale straw hued smile in a glass. We throw in a little wheat malt to round out an easy Santiam hop bitterness. There are no Köbes to serve them up, but you should feel free to have as many as you like.

28 IBU
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Ratings by WoodBrew:
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.23/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Crank it up Gees!!! Trying the Krankshaft Kolsch...the appearance is ok....very yellow with no head, clear. The smell is mostly grain with some hints of citrus. The taste is powered by grain that is somewhat burnt. There are some hints of citrus, but this beer is really not to my liking. Mouthfeel...its light and somewhat easy drinking. but not one that I would choose unless the alternative was a typical American Adjuct from macro breweries. Worht a try sure....worth a revisit....i dont know.
Jul 24, 2011
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.85/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Can bottom is stamped 'BEST BY 6/19/2023'.
Nearly clear, straw colored body. Thin cap of foam upon pouring but this does not last. Keeps a thin ring. No lacing.
Aroma is grains, which includes barley and wheat.
Taste is sweet with barley malt and a little tang from the wheat malt. Also has flavors of white grape and a bit of green apple.
Medium mouth feel. Clean and crisp finish. Good carbonation.
Easy beer to drink and entices repeated sips.
May 09, 2023
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Reviewed by sulldaddy from Connecticut

4.01/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
sampling a cold 12 oz bottle poured into my .2L stange. Figured Id try the smaller glass this time.
The beer pours a straw yellow color with the faintest amount of haziness. The bleached white frothy head foams up large even with a gentle pour and I end up with only about 1/2 of the glass with beer and the other 1/2 foam. This foam has very good staying power and remains a solid surface covering throughout the tasting.
There are multiple active streams of carbonation in the glass and this beer looks very busy in the glass.
Aroma is some bready dough and a lot of white grape or white wine nose. I get a little bit of a grassy note in the background.
First sip reveals a very light body with soft, fine carbonation that rolls across my palate. Crisp texture and overall the beer drinks very easy.
Flavor is mild but does have a bit of bread note and then moves to the white wine and grape notes and I also get a little bit of a more sweet flavor, sort of like apple, but general sweet fruity works. Finish is dry and encourages me to take another sip.
I like this example. The slight haziness a minor detractor, but balanced out by excellent head retention. Overall nice Kölsch from the midwest.
Jul 16, 2022
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Reviewed by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

3.97/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
had this on various occasions over the years. draft and bottle, but this pour is from a 12oz bottle into a 2nd Shift stange. pours a chill hazed almost foggy gold with a three-finger soapy white foam head. definitely a little on the cloudy side but still a decent looking beer. lots or earthiness and grassiness to the nose and taste with a bit of spiciness on the finish. it has a medium-full, highly carbonated mouthfeel. pretty smooth and easy drinking.
Jul 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.59 by Nunya from Ohio

Mar 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.3 by CisPiece88 from Nebraska

Nov 27, 2021
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Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a pale, slightly hazy straw color with a quickly fading white head and just a hint of lacing. Smell of grass, malts and lightly hopped. Lemon? Light body, nicely carbonated. This is one terrific beer!
Sep 08, 2021
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

3.87/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz bottle
L: pale golden body; foamy white head; effervescent carbonation
S: grassy hops, biscuity malt, slightly fruity & floral
T: biscuity malt, grassy & herbal hops, white grape, lemongrass
F: lighter body, higher carbonation, balanced finish
O: a very well done Kölsch
Sep 01, 2021
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.81/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap. Murky bright yellow body, big eggshell white head, trace amounts of lacing. Smells of cracker, light sweet grains, lemon peel, and flowers, but very light overall. Taste has more biscuit than cracker for the maltwork, but the lemon and flowers are again very light, sweeter complexion for style. Feel is bright, springy, full yet crushable and clean. Solid kolsch
May 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.73 by TwilightBeerCareer from Illinois

Feb 14, 2021
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Reviewed by dwillie733 from Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very good kolsch beer from a local brewery. I will buy again. With a little more bite, this could be an outstanding kolsch. Taste look and smell is there for a kolsch
Feb 01, 2021
 
Rated: 3.99 by NappyB from Illinois

Jan 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.18 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Oct 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3.48 by Curt3 from Ohio

Feb 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.45 by Wontonst from California

Jan 15, 2020
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.7/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On-tap at The Publican Tavern, ORD Airport, Chicago, IL

A: The beer is crystal clear golden yellow in color and has no visible carbonation. It poured with minimal head and left a thin collar of white bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Light aromas of green grapes are present in the nose.
T: The taste has flavors of green grapes along with hints of biscuity malts.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very easy to drink but isn't especially flavorful.

Serving type: on-tap
Aug 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.74 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Aug 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.48 by sengelha from Illinois

Jul 28, 2019
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Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 397 ratings