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California Kölsch
Ballast Point Brewing Company
- From:
- Ballast Point Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- Kölsch
Ranked #216 - ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 81
Ranked #26,685 - Avg:
- 3.55 | pDev: 13.52%
- Reviews:
- 436
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 12, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 26, 2001
- Wants:
- 59
- Gots:
- 317
SCORE
81
Good
81
Good
Formerly Yellowtail Pale Ale and Pale Ale The Original.
There's no wonder why our Pale Ale is so popular--it is skillfully crafted in the style of the Kolsch beers of Cologne, Germany. We've chosen German hops for aroma, and rounded out the recipe with a blend of American and German malts.
While it is very much like a pilsner, our Pale Ale is fermented at ale temperatures, giving it a subdued fruitiness--a perfect compliment to the crispness of the wheat and maltiness of the Munich malt. If you like a lighter brew but also like the complexity of craft beers, then our Pale Ale is for you.
23 IBU
There's no wonder why our Pale Ale is so popular--it is skillfully crafted in the style of the Kolsch beers of Cologne, Germany. We've chosen German hops for aroma, and rounded out the recipe with a blend of American and German malts.
While it is very much like a pilsner, our Pale Ale is fermented at ale temperatures, giving it a subdued fruitiness--a perfect compliment to the crispness of the wheat and maltiness of the Munich malt. If you like a lighter brew but also like the complexity of craft beers, then our Pale Ale is for you.
23 IBU
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.38/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.38/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Bottle. Straight up kolsch, light malt and crisp. Clear pale golden with tight white head. Nice bready taste, crackers. Short, sharp finish, light lemony notes.
Nov 12, 2023
Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota
4.03/5 rDev +13.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +13.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Scrappy notes from 2008.
This beer was called "Yellow Tail Pale Ale" when I had it in Autumn 2008 in San Diego on tap on the beach at a small pub/restaurant that gave surfboarding lessons. The beer is very light bodied, crisp & brisk yet rather creamy. Some pronounced hops and finishes quickly. It has a clean malty smell. Extremely easy drinking and very fresh tasting. Beautifully balanced. Would buy it anytime and I highly recommend it.
Nov 18, 2021This beer was called "Yellow Tail Pale Ale" when I had it in Autumn 2008 in San Diego on tap on the beach at a small pub/restaurant that gave surfboarding lessons. The beer is very light bodied, crisp & brisk yet rather creamy. Some pronounced hops and finishes quickly. It has a clean malty smell. Extremely easy drinking and very fresh tasting. Beautifully balanced. Would buy it anytime and I highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
355 ml bottle, from Fakta Hirtshals. BB date is hard to read, but is possibly Febr. 2014. Pale golden colour, slightly hazy. Low white head. Yeasty aroma, notes of slightly stale jam / marmalade. The flavour is moderately spicy and herbal with hints of citrus. Dry finish.
Dec 12, 2020
California Kölsch from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
1401 ratings
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