Sixpoint to release Köld Schauer

come out of retirement like Floyd Mayweather!

 

God damn this stuff is delicious after a long week at work. @Sixpoint, next time you make some, I'll take it all. Thanks.

 

Awesome. Folks seem to be digging it thus far. Enjoy.

 

Enjoying another can right now. The hops definitely have a sharp bitterness to them. I can see where you're getting those herbal notes from too, especially the thyme. Not so much the dill.

I don't get any heat or astringency from the hops but they leave a dry feeling that I agree makes you want to come back for another sip. It's still not what I think of when I think Kölsch, but I'm liking it more and more as I go.

 

Of the two beers I had last night, this one and a "Pilsner", the Kold Schauer was the closest to being an actual Pils. That's just the overwhelming vibe I'm getting from this beer. Not that there's anything wrong with that, mind you.

 

I discussed this beer in today's New Beer Sunday thread:

A Cold Shower!?!

Well since today is going to be a hot day, maybe a cold shower beer is in order?

Today’s beer is Sixpoint Köld Schauer – a Kolsch.

On the back of the can it lists: “BRACE YOURSELF for an icy torrent of pure suds, KÖLD SCHAUER is great for the old lather, rinse, repeat, but there’s no shrinkage in the flavor department. It may be warm fermented, but come on in…the beer’s Köld.”

There is even a reference to a Seinfeld episode in that above write-up!!

On the front of the can it lists some stats:

· 4.9% ABV

· 23 IBU

· 5.4 SRM

· Ale

On the Sixpoint website there are more details:

“KÖLD SCHAUER is a light, snappy, fresh Kölsch with a distinctive honeydew melon aroma from Huell Melon hops. Huell Melon is particularly great in lighter styles… and the combination of the distinctive kölsch yeast, pilsner malts, and the complexity of Huell Melon hops is awesome. The Huell Melon hops are 100% sourced directly from Hopfengut farms in Tettnang, Germany. Our dude Lukas Locher runs this amazing farm over there, and they’re one of our best partners. We source all our Tettnanger hops for The Crisp from him, and actually get around 80% of his total crop each year!

A light, fresh, and clean kolsch beer. KÖLD SCHAUER is snappy and light on bitterness, with a distinctive honeydew melon aroma. Key Ingredients Huell Melon hops are fruity on the nose, then genuine kölsch yeast helps malt flavor pop.”

I will not be lathering up for today’s taste testing but I will indeed do some gulping.

Served in my Polish Pilsner glass:

Appearance

A deep golden color with a BIG fluffy white head. This beer has nice head retention and a pretty Belgian Lace is formed as the beer is consumed.

Aroma:

There is a combination of fruity hop aromas and some Pilsner Malt aroma; there is a hint of spiciness as well.

Taste:

Flavor pretty much follows the nose with the fruity hop flavors dominating. The Pilsner Malt flavor is noticeable but it is in the background. There is a notable bitterness which is a lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel

Medium bodied with a dry-ish finish.

Overall

I enjoyed drinking this beer.


This beer is a ‘non-standard’ Kolsch beer. The hops play ‘first chair’ in this beer with the hop aroma/flavor dominating the flavor profile. The bitterness is much more perceptible than the published value of 23 IBUs and it has a lingering presence. The Pilsner Malt flavor is in the background. I recommend this beer to folks who enjoy hoppy Kolsch beers.

Cheers to Sixpoint for producing another intriguing beer!