Kölsch
Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery

fine beer but unremarkable against the standards of the very best of these, a little american and last generation to me, not poorly done but lacking truly expert refinement, and its a little more malty and colored than the classics in the style space, drinkable and pleasant grain flavored beer with a touch of european character, but on the whole really nothing special. a little richer looking than the pale clear yellow that the style usually shows, average white head, relatively clear but not to the pristine level. aroma is where its somewhat european, on the grain side, lightly toasty and sweet, dusty and german, faintly nutty even, which is deeper than we usually find in kolsch, but still mild overall, with a lager element to it, that cold conditioned side of things, light herbal hops just at the every end, and the flavor has the same balance and flow, with a bit more breadiness and slightly homebrewy extract type sweetness to it, which is its more american side, dated in that way, unvarnished but not sloppy, just not quite professional either, but clean enough to drink while its cold and not heavy or anything, even with the added malt personality. carbonation is a touch light, but its decently upbeat feeling still, and i think this would have been considered right on for an american brewery in this style a decade ago, maybe a little more, but now it seems less refined than the best of them, less traditional, but it still has value in the glass. good not great is still fine.

 

On draught.
A medium golden straw color, light thin head that dissipates quickly, no lacing. A light/medium bodied brew.
Initial taste is malty, notes of buttery caramel that go well with the faint hoppy bitterness on the tongue, a clean finish.

 

Enjoyed one today on the patio on Market Street in the afternoon sun. It wasn't terribly flavorful, but was light and dainty in texture and featuring a tiny kiss of hops. It is fine for what it is but I would have preferred it in a lighter glass than a point, if I were to be ultra choosy.

 

Picked up a bottle while stopping in Frederick. The right flavors are there to elevate it from a blonde all—doughy malt, earthy undertones, crisp finish with a hint of hops. But it tastes like the volume isn't turned up all the way. Solid beer, but there are better kolschs.

A: Pale golden amber in color, with a very small white head that turns into a ring quickly.

S: Light toffee, some earthiness, and a touch herbal.

T: Lightly fruity, with a nice malt flavor. finish is a little bit herbal, and lightly fruity on the citrus side.

M: Light and crisp body with a high level of carbonation.

O: Not a bad brew. light, crisp and refreshing. But nothing to write home about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pours straw/gold color with one finger white head
nose is lager/adjunct blended with floral hops, grass
taste carries the adjunct flavors with some white grape juice notes. some bitterness that's a bit aggressive, battery acid like, metallic
clean feel and ample carbonation. bitterness does linger a touch but otherwise finishes pretty clean.
not familiar with this style but it is an easy drinking beer.

Clear golden straw colored pour with a minimal white head. Nice grainy aroma with a hint of floral hops. Taste has grassy and corn flavors upfront backed by malty bread and biscuit flavors. Light and thin body with moderate carbonation. Drinks easy.