Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Liquifaction
Seismic Brewing Company

Formerly "Steinstrasse"

This Kölsch is fermented in  Stonestreet Winery Chardonnay barrels. We diverted some Kölsch wort into these wine barrels and pitched our house ale yeast strain into each barrel, and then allow the wort to go through primary fermentation in the barrels at cellar temperature. Once primary fermentation is complete, we move the barrels into cold storage for about 3 weeks of lagering before we package the beer. The result is an incredibly refreshing and unique take on the Kölsch style with a pronounced yeast and malt character that is rounded out by just a hint of new French oak. While the beer may see some barrel time, this beer is NOT sour or funky! this beer is a perfect warm weather sipper, full of nuance and complexity for the beer geek to unpack, but also fun and approachable to the craft beer novice.