No love for Kolsch?

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  1. BourbonJersey

    BourbonJersey Pundit (823) Jan 18, 2014 New Jersey

    Anyone here really enjoy a good Kolsch? I had Captain Lawrence Captain's Kolsch and that started my love of the Kolsch style. Recently purchased Clown Shoes Mango Kolsch, hope it lives up to expectations.

    What are some of your favorite Kolsches?
     
    #1 BourbonJersey, Jul 11, 2015
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  2. Billet

    Billet Pundit (794) Dec 17, 2013 Michigan

    The Kolsch from the Sierra Nevada summer pack is really good.
     
    #2 Billet, Jul 11, 2015
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  3. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I'm drinking a Straub Kolsch tonight, and it's absolutely great; bready and crisp with just a hint of fruit (pear, berries). It comes as part of their Sunshine Sampler. I will miss it when it's gone.

    Other than that I enjoy Reissdorf the best of the German imports, especially on draught.
     
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  4. HopBomb515

    HopBomb515 Pooh-Bah (2,277) Jun 15, 2013 New Jersey
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    I had the Reissdorf Kolsch at the Biergarten here in Asbury on draught and it was amazing. Looking forward to it again.
     
    #4 HopBomb515, Jul 11, 2015
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  5. MUTINY

    MUTINY Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Virginia

    I can't say I've had a lot, but the ones that I've had I really enjoyed. Schlafly, Shiner, Fruh & a local one for me: Capitol Kolsch from Capitol City in Shirlington.
     
    #5 MUTINY, Jul 11, 2015
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  6. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    #6 steveh, Jul 11, 2015
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  7. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    I really love the kolsch style, too bad not many craft breweries feel the same.
    Small German place by me always has Gaffel Kolsch on tap, works for me, haven't had the Reissdorf yet (or at least that I remember. Will do soon.
    Captain's Kolsch was lacking compared to the German beer but not a bad beer at all.
    My favorite local Barrier makes a great Kolsch - Icculus, true to style, but draft only. Another local - won't name names, but you've heard of them - made one recently dry hopped with Mosaic - wasn't like a Kolsch at all - it kind of offended me.
    I love the subtle grassy and floral of a true Kolsch - its shouldn't be hopped more than that.
    I'm also looking for more readily available suggestions.
     
    #7 ecpho, Jul 11, 2015
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  8. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    What's a Kolsch? I don't even know what that is without looking it up. :slight_smile:
     
    #8 nc41, Jul 11, 2015
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  9. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Your loss. Lotta styles to be enjoyed out there! :wink:
     
    #9 steveh, Jul 11, 2015
  10. BourbonJersey

    BourbonJersey Pundit (823) Jan 18, 2014 New Jersey

    Been meaning to check out Barrier Brewing Co... have a lot of friends out on LI that swear by their beers
     
    #10 BourbonJersey, Jul 11, 2015
  11. Scarfer_Brad

    Scarfer_Brad Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2014 Florida
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    32°/50° COAST Brewing Company is delicious
     
    #11 Scarfer_Brad, Jul 11, 2015
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  12. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
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    Big Kolsch fan personal favorite...
     
    #12 Smakawhat, Jul 11, 2015
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  13. vfgccp

    vfgccp Grand Pooh-Bah (3,730) Oct 28, 2010 New York
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    Not a big fan of the style, am a big fan of early Coheed though.
     
    #13 vfgccp, Jul 11, 2015
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  14. sajaffe1

    sajaffe1 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2013 Utah

    I quite like Reissdorf, but have routinely been disappointed by American-made examples.
     
    #14 sajaffe1, Jul 11, 2015
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  15. tigg924

    tigg924 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,076) Apr 30, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Huge fan when the style is done well. Makes for an excellent summer beer. Really love New Holland's Full Circle. Locally I enjoyed Devil's Purse's Handline. Looking forward to opening that crowler this weekend.
     
    #15 tigg924, Jul 11, 2015
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  16. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,219) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Enjoyed a SNBC Kolsch from the summer pack...nice palate cleanser on a heavy Belgian sampling night!
     
    #16 CarolinaCardinals, Jul 11, 2015
  17. Beef_Curtains

    Beef_Curtains Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2013 Ohio

    I've only had a few but didn't care for them
     
    #17 Beef_Curtains, Jul 11, 2015
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  18. OGShotzy

    OGShotzy Maven (1,422) Oct 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I do. Right up there with cream ales as an underrated style.

    Lancaster (PA) Kolsch
    Empire (NY) Skinny Atlas
     
    #18 OGShotzy, Jul 11, 2015
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  19. Strangestbrewer

    Strangestbrewer Crusader (477) Oct 17, 2014 Oregon

    Lots o' love for Kolsch out in the pnw in summer the last few years.
     
    #19 Strangestbrewer, Jul 11, 2015
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  20. JakerLou

    JakerLou Pooh-Bah (2,016) Jan 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    I don't drink a ton of Kolsch but I had a couple of the CS Mango Kolsch. Very good beer and the price is right at 6 bucks a bomber.
     
    #20 JakerLou, Jul 11, 2015
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