Kölsch is a style of beer that originated in Cologne, Germany). It is a pale, highly attenuated, hoppy, bright, and filtered top-fermenting beer that must be brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot). Kölsch has an original gravity between 11 and 14 degrees Plato, which is a specific gravity of 1.044 to 1.056). It is warm fermented with top-fermenting yeast, then conditioned at cold temperatures like a lager). Kölsch is one of the most strictly defined beer styles in Germany, and it must be brewed according to the Kölsch Konvention as defined by the members of the Cologne Brewery Association). Since 1997, the term "Kölsch" has had a protected geographical indication (PGI) within the European Union, indicating a beer that is made within 50km of the city of Cologne).

Kölsch is a refreshing style of beer that stands out for its crisp drinkability and exceptional balance of malt and fruit flavors. It is a beer hybrid, meaning that its production and subsequent beer drinking experience saddles between an ale and a lager. Kölsch has a rich history, and it was created as a response to the increasing popularity of bottom-fermenting lagers in the Cologne region in the early 17th century.

If you are looking for a beer that has hoppy notes and a chilled, refreshing finish, Kölsch is a great choice. It is a beautiful hybrid of beers defining styles, and it is highly drinkable.