Style: Kolsch (or Kölsch)

ABV: 4.5

93/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	5

BKS Artisan Ales Meyer Kölsch-Style Ale

What the brewers say

“Kölsch-style ale.”

What our panel thought

“Floral, herbal, citrus-hop bouquet on the nose. More floral, potpourri hop flavors dominate. A Champagne-like impression on the tongue. Dialed-back bitterness lets the hop flavor shine. Crisp finish, with a hint of light grain, a touch of yeast acidity. A creative, modern take on the style.”

What our editors thought

“Vivid, springlike floral nose with fresh orange and lemon blossoms, green leaves, a bit of pollen. Zesty and focused in the flavor with a bright citrus-zest edge and a soft flash of herbal bitterness.”

Review printed in: IPA: Bold, Cold & Controlled (Spring 2023) (View All Issues)

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BKS Artisan Ales Current Past (Blue Label)

“Punchy from the get-go. Nose is a strong blend of hop pellets, Lemonheads, white grapes. The flavor is similar but with less dimension. Biscuit malt flavors are a canvas for fruity/piney/slightly herbaceous hops. Firm and satisfying bitterness. Leans sweet, with a full mouthfeel.”

Twin Barns Brewing Company Einer Noch

“A grainy nose with a hint of toast, a light ester, a kiss of floral hops. Whisper of honey on toast and a light bitterness in the flavor. A smooth, clean, dry finish that is gone in the blink of an eye.”

BKS Artisan Ales Pivo Project: Bohemian style Pilsner

“Pale yellow color with tight bubbles on a moderate, white head. Pleasant aroma of spicy grass. Lean but clear grainy malt flavor holds up to the moderate-plus bitterness. The hops meld with the malt to form a hoppy chewiness that works. Hint of sulfur is pleasant as well. Striking hop flavor really stands above the rest in this category. All the components dance around each other in harmony. Delicious.”

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