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Beer journey · Germany

Cologne

Pale, top-fermented, from the slender glass.

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Cologne in depth

Kölsch is a pale, top-fermented beer from Cologne, served only in the narrow Stange glass. In the brewhouse, the Köbes keeps the refills coming until the coaster goes on top of the glass.

1Region & HistoryConvention & Brewhouses2Water & SoilThe Rhine, Cologne Lowland3Malt & GrainPale-Kilned Malt4HopsSubtle, Yet Noticeable5Yeast & FermentationWarm Fermentation, Cold Conditioning6Beer StylesKölsch, Wieß, Alt7TastingStange, Eight Degrees8Food & Beer CultureHalve Hahn, Köbes
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