Short # 14 | Reissdorf | Kölsch | 4.8% ABV
Kölsch | Köln, Germany | Rating: 80/100
From BeerAdvocate: “First only brewed in Köln, Germany, now many American brewpubs and a hand full of breweries have created their own version of this obscure style. Light to medium in body with a very pale color, hop bitterness is medium to slightly assertive. A somewhat vinous (grape-y from malts) and dry flavor make up the rest.”
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Posted by Jon on November 16, 2010 at 2:10 PM
I’ve never had a German Kolsch, but am hit and miss on the American version. I’m curious if there is as much variance in the German versions as the interpretation that happens on this side of the Atlantic.
Posted by LaeliaPumila on November 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM
I’m curious about that too. I really liked the one kolsch I had (from Flying Dog) but all the comments on BeerAdvocate say that it shouldn’t be called a kolsch at all. I’m guessing it didn’t have enough hops.
Posted by thehopry on November 16, 2010 at 2:22 PM
I’m the exact opposite as I’ve never had an American version.
Posted by theReaper16 on November 16, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I think this beer is pretty damn good. I gave it an A- 4.2 on BeerAdvocate (I rate to style, fwiw). If I’m at Flying Saucer on pint nite, I tend to order this at some point.
Posted by thehopry on November 16, 2010 at 7:09 PM
I rate to style to a degree, but I have to take my enjoyment in to consideration, too. I will say, though, that I’d be much happier drinking this at a ballgame than a Bud Light anyday.
Posted by LoveServeBeer on December 30, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Great site, Mark! I’ve been really enjoying your reviews. I live in Cologne, Germany, so I have access to a huge range of German beers if you’re ever interested in a trade.
Also, just to let you know, Reissdorf is pronounced like Rice-dorf. Not that it matters now, but I thought I’d pass that along. If you’re interested in more Kölsch, I highly recommend Mühlen Kölsch if you can find it where you’re at.
Posted by thehopry on December 31, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Hey thank you for the comments. Glad to have you along…