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Drink the Beer of Cologne - Kölsch Beer

Overview When in Cologne, you are almost obligated to drink Kölsch - ordering a normal Pilsner is not exactly against the law, but it is definitely frowned on by pub proprieters. I personally find Kölsch very refreshing - it can be fruity or spicy depending on the brewery and is almost always served from the tap in Cologne which insures a fresh, cold beer. Kölsch literally means "of Cologne" and is only allowed to be brewed within Cologne since the after the local dialect word for 'of Cologne' and is only allowed to be brewed in Cologne according to the Kölsch Convention of 1985. Interesting Facts

• Kölsch is brewed in only the Cologne metropolitan area
• Kölsch is pale in colour
• Kölsch is top fermented
• Kölsch is hop-accented
• Kölsch is filtered
• Kölsch is a vollbier

  Learn about Kölsch, Cologne Breweries, Pubs and Beer Gardens.