Shorezy
MudHen Brewing Co

 

The style given in the listing is incorrect.

Shorezy is a Kölsch. It’s listed as such at the brewery, and it’s a perfect execution of the style.

I usually don’t seek out Kölsch, because there often isn’t all that much there — unless it’s truly excellent, which is the case here. In terms of complexity and pure joy of drinking, it can hold its own against the most interesting IPAs.

The notes I took at the restaurant include “fresh, crispy, champagne-like”, which applies both to taste and mouthfeel. I didn’t really get any “non-beer” aromas, which is how a perfect Kölsch should be. I’m so glad I tried it.

The only possible deduction was that the 5 oz pour (part of a flight) had no head whatsoever. Kölsch isn’t supposed to have much head at all, but not a single bubble? Interestingly enough, this did not take away from the very vibrant effervescence of the pour.

(Since this was part of a flight, I am not going all out on appearance, mouthfeel, etc.; I am just sharing my subjective impressions, as noted in my phone while at the restaurant.)