Päffgen Kölsch
Repeat visitors to Köln all have their favorites, and this is ours. Soft, floral-herbal hops lead the nose over light bready malt, with fruity esters more withdrawn. A soft lemony flavor note and dry finish accentuate the brisk bitterness; the stange empties quickly, just in time for the köbe to bring you a fresh one.
ABV: 4.8%
IBUs: unknown
Loc: Köln, Germany
Springdale Kölsch Money
Bright, clean malt nose—like matzo drizzled with honey, with precise peardrop esters. With such a light frame, the spicy-herb bitterness is pronounced and bracing, balanced by a light, clean sweetness. A kiss of that bitterness lingers. The essence of crisp and delicate.
ABV: 4.8%
IBUs: 28
Loc: Framingham, Massachusetts
St. Elmo Carl
It’s simply brewed and presented without pretension; you’d never guess the fine-tuning that has gone into this easygoing blond beer. Soft chardonnay-like esters, crackery malt, and spicy hopping, only slightly more bitter than others. Tailor-made for hot Texas afternoons.
ABV: 4.6%
IBUs: 29
Loc: Austin, Texas