Original Pfaffen
Pfaffen-Brauerei Max Päffgen

 

Crisp, fresh, and delicious. Had multiple small glasses on their patio. Typical Kolsch, but executed very well, with freshness being the key. Soft body, crisp finish, grassy hops. What's not to love alongside some German pub favorites?

Vom fass at their brewpub on the Köln Heumarkt. A rainy grey Monday in November. Very quiet and mellow inside. Lovely cozy pub and quite rustic yet well lit and vibrant. This Kölsch isn’t as good as the best in the city but it’s crisp, malty, and delicious. Fruity, cereal grains dominate. Finish is wonderful and fits the style perfectly. €2.30/0.2L glass in November 2023.

 

 

Pfaffen-Brauerei Max Päffgen "Original"
2,10€ / ,2L @ Ausschank Pfaffen Brauerei Max Päffgen, Köln, DE on 27 September 2021

Look: Crystal clear golden body beneath a short head of white foam. Good head retention but only fair lacing (dirty glass?).
Smell: Aroma of grainy malt and apple.
Taste: Sweetish but not overly so, slightly acidic, and with apple and a more full on orchard fruitiness with a bright freshness. Subtle spicy and floral hops balance it along with a median bitterness that leads to a drier finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-light in body and gently crisp with a seemingly natural, fine bubbled median carbonation level.
Overall: Fresh, bright, clean, crisp, and lively. Very nicely balanced, refreshing, and highly enjoyable.
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200 ml. draft @ Ausschank Pfaffen Brauerei Max Päffgen. Pours a clear golden, white head, head is a touch smaller than with some of the other examples. Nose is musty grains in a good way, citrus peel, mushroom, very different from the other examples I tried prior to this one, very interesting. Tastes of citrus & lemon peel, herbs, light mushroom, lots of grains, sweetish yeast, some sweetness & light grass. Slightly grainy feel, very easy to drink & very interesting. Actually preferred this one quite a bit over Päffgen as did everyone else in the group, this one seems to score significantly less. Lovely stuff.