Sierra Nevada Kolsch, German-style Ale. Last from the summer box. Alc. 5.0% by vol.
Appearance: It's clear, bright golden, with a sufficient white head on top.
Aroma: Lightly hoppy, with notes of apple and pear. Enticing.
Taste: Little buzz of hops hits the palate first, ending nicely dry. Lean body, excellent consumability. Light fruitiness persists in the flavor, too, and again, it tastes of green apples and pears. Just right. So light, so delicate, so beautifully quenching, dry, and delicious. Hops hang around, leaving just traces of bitterness.
I like this.
One thing I really hate is bad kolsches. Sad, sorry versions that don't come close to the real thing. I feel like they're hoodwinking the public and are profiting from a lack of knowledge of what kolsches should actually taste like. No surprise, Sierra Nevada gets it.
What's that bottle neck label say? "Our left coast take on a crisp, classic German-style ale is hopped up with zesty American and European hops for a twist on a traditional light-bodied beer."
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