Kölsch
Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub

Had on tap. Body is gold in color and clear, cap is fluffy and white, lacing is spotted. Floral hops, lemon, and orange in the nose. Taste hits white bread but in a muted way, hops have some grass now. Feel is classic but thin, yeast is particularly mild for a kolsch. I think this was an attempt to elevate but just came across as a lighter classic

 

 

An outstanding Kölsch, despite being made nowhere near Germany, probably the best I've had made in the States, almost tastes like a blonde or helles, a perfect blend of everything you love about all those types of beer, packed with a near dizzying deliciousness that is indescribable. Go find this and drink it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 oz can of Hale's "Rhein Bier Style" Kolsch (no umlaut any more). Served in pint glass. Beer pours bright yellow in color with lots of carbonation and a medium white head. Flavor is gently of caramel with a bit of a toasted grain note. A mix of crisp and cloying. There's some bitterness in the center of the palate, but the finish is most definitely not dry. Overall this is not really what I want in a Kölsch bier. Kölsch should be crisp and light, well attenuated, with a distinctive yeast profile, but this beer is more like an adjunct lager. Disappointing.

I picked up a variety pack case of Hale's and I have to say I think it's not lived up to my expectation's from Hale's. Not to bash cans generally, but I wonder if the Hale's quality control on their canning line matches their bottled and keg distribution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

on tap at Anthony's in Gig Harbor. Served in a pokal. Grain, a little hint of apple, good carbonation, modest body for the style. Seems to be be crafted well enough, and fairly refreshing in the summer but fairly middle-of-the-road all things considered.