Köln Style Ale
Mains Brewing

My first from Mains. He (Mains being a one man shop who loves his beer and his website has photos of him drinking a beer in one hand and petting his dog with the other) reminds me of a home brewer I once knew who also was not a particularly social animal. But we all grow up and if Mains is to survive, he will develop the social side and a website that says what he is really about or intends to do. With the intention of growth, I give him beginner Overall Hugs.

My drinking his kolsch may have had my buds burdened by the competition of a cask ale immediately before this kolsch. But I think I adapted well enough to say Koln Style Ale is merely above average for this hybrid style. Because it involves lagering, this one is clear and has a lasting lace. Smells are barely above average as there is only faint fruit of an ale. Tastes are its equal; and it is very difficult for a newbie to get the that fruit and clean lager balance. There is only a very slight ale-like finish. This is light in my mouth.

I'd like to try another Mains in a few years and see if all my speculation is that or accurate projection. Cheers and Slainte' !