Gilden Kolsch

This weeks Kolsch comes from the Gilden Brauerei one of the oldest breweries in Cologne founded in the late 1200s.

As with the other Kolschs this one pours a clear pale gold with a very small head that disappears quickly.  The aroma is subtle hops and the beer goes down smooth and crisp with a taste that is a little watery and holds just a hint of hops.  I could sit around a drink a lot these on a hot summer afternoon.

Fruh Kolsch

When it comes to Kolsch beers the Fruh Brauhaus is probably the most well known.  Our Germany Day Trips book recommended going there not just for the beer but for the food, we walked by it but didn't stop in.  I did get a bottle of it at a local getranke markt so that I could sample it at home.   Here's what I thought

Pours a pale golden color that can easily be seen through with a white head that disappeared quickly but leaves tracing on the side of the glass.  The aroma is very subtle and eludes my constantly stopped up sniffer.  The taste is light and crisp without being watery and finishes with a burst of hops.  A very interesting beer