Kölsch Ale
Summit Station Restaurant & Brewery

I'll start off reviewing this beer with the followind disclaimer: I didn't review this beer in light of its style, I simply tried it and kept an open mind. That's not say I would entirely disagree with the other reviewers on this particular beer. If I were to review this beer within its style, I'm sure it would score lower than what I'm giving it here.

Anyway, the beer was a semi-cloudy, yellow & pasty gold color with an off-white colored head that was soft and quickly dissipated. Aromas of honey, white grapes, and malt were detectable. The taste was that of a dry white wine with a refeshing and smooth character that didn't have very much hop bitterness in it. A very dry finish with lingering sweet & sour flavors. Somewhat thin in the mouth with an astringent flavor. The subtle aspects of this beer make it drinkable; I could have had some pints of this.

Served on draft at the pub. Poured a clear yellow with a finger full of white head. All malt on the aroma, with no noble hops as mentioned before. Buttery toffee goodness, if you were looking for that sort of thing. Weak bodied brew that finished pretty sweet.

Served on tap at the brewpub in a pint glass.

Appearance: Clear dark yellow topped by a frothy white head that quickly receded to a slight film. Little fingers of foam stuck to the side of the glass. Way too dark for a kolsch.

Smell: Buttery toffee like malts. No aromas of noble hops at all. Ummm?

Taste: Intensely sweet toffee and butter flavors. Not in any way typical to the style.

Mouthfeel: Buttery and oily. Cloyingly sweet.

Drinkability: This might go well with popcorn, but I'm not keen to try it again. I had to force the rest of the pint down. Whole lot of residual sugars in this.