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A Kolsch is an odd beast. I'm generally not a fan of most blondes, and I always expect a Kolsch to be one of them, yet I'm continuously surprised. The relatively bland blonde beers are very different than the yeasty sister Kolsch beers. Wait - should I be using umlauts? Well, I'm not going to. Deal.
The straw gold beer puts out more head than I thought it would before it fizzles to an uneven yet complete layer across the top of the beer. Ooo, this smells good with coriander above a biscuit malt that has grass woven into it sublimely. The dwarfs (possibly gnomes) on the can appear to have done the right thing when brewing this, and I just want to dive right in.
First sip is oddly dry with the coriander trying to add flavor to the grass that is set deep down in the beer. I was expecting more sweetness after the aroma, but this is almost tart as well as bitter. It is a strange mix, and it is not one intended for sipping, I should think.
Tip-in is grass, yeast, and bread. The middle rises with carbonation, biscuits, and more grass, but it is all supremely smooth. The finish almost hints at pickles as salt joins for a somewhat bitter end.
Bottom Line: She's good enough.
3.25/5
