Kölsch
Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery

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From:
Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Kölsch
Ranked #212
ABV:
5%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,739
Avg:
3.53 | pDev: 10.2%
Reviews:
35
Ratings:
87
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 13, 2023
Added:
Oct 31, 2003
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  10
This style originated in the area of Cologne, Germany. It exhibits the more desirable features of both ales and lagers. Our Kölsch is pale gold with light body and a slightly dry palate. It has a mild bitterness and delicate hop aroma. This beer is a clean and pleasant thirst quencher, which earned a Bronze Medal at the 1998 Great American Beer Festival.
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Ratings by BostonKyle:
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Rated by BostonKyle from Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

Aug 21, 2012
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Rated: 3.68 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Sep 13, 2023
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

3.91/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
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.
May 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by CUBeerBuff from Washington

May 23, 2017
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Reviewed by tempest from New York

3.64/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
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.
Apr 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Beejay from Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
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.
Apr 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by SpAiReArGsEonNE from New Jersey

Jun 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by Octoberist from Pennsylvania

Mar 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.26 by Corey_Graven from Wisconsin

Mar 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

Mar 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.67 by raindog814 from Virginia

Mar 10, 2016
 
Rated: 2.65 by Pacioli1445 from South Dakota

Mar 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by jws7968 from Illinois

Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.89 by Gaddabble from Ohio

Feb 05, 2016
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Reviewed by hopflyer from Pennsylvania

3.54/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
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.
Jan 29, 2016
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Reviewed by Karibourgeois from Texas

3.17/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
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.
Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.51 by BGCoon from Connecticut

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by BeerNDoggerel from Illinois

Jan 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by batt6343 from Texas

Jan 21, 2016
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.24/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
This one pours a straw yellow, with a half inch head, and just a little bit of lacing.

Smells like bready malt and lager yeast, not much here, but doesn't smell bad.

This one tastes like mild grassy hops, with a fruity Kolschy yeast flavor, and bready malt. Not bad but very very bland.

It's very drinkable, with a crisp bite, and a moderate level of carbonation.

Not bad, but there are many better kolsches out there.
Jan 02, 2016
Kölsch from Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 87 ratings