German-Style Kolsch/Koln-Style Kolsch

Light and fragrant, Samuel Adams® East West Kölsch has a floral and herbal character that balances the refreshing German Kölsch style. A classic Kölsch is less bitter than a pilsner with a slightly fruity and sweet biscuit note. For our version we wanted to create a bright fresh flavor by using Alsatian Strisselspalt hops for a subtle lemon and grassy hop note. We added another layer of flavor by aging the beer on a bed of Jasmine Sambac, a fragrant night blooming flower from Southeast Asia. The jasmine creates a delicate floral aroma and flavor for a wonderfully complex and refreshing brew.

Kentucky Light is a classic Kolsch style top fermented ale, a style of beer emanating from Cologne, Germany. For years Alltech Master Brewers have used their very own specialized yeast which in turn is the single greatest flavor contributor to this remarkably flavorful and award winning microbrew. Veteran Master Brewer Dr. Joe Power’s recipe calls for imported pale malts and malted white wheat to create an exceptionally smooth finish. Light in color, but full in flavor, Kentucky Light is sure to please the avid craft beer enthusiast and the light beer drinker alike.

NOW SOLD YEAR-ROUND

Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today announced plans for a series of special brews that offer a twist on their year-round beer recipes. The first quarterly release in the so-called “Movable Yeast” series, will be Saint Arnold Weedwacker, a re-yeasted version of Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower Beer, which has quietly become the brewery’s biggest seller.

Brewed in homage to the beer of Cologne, Krankshaft is a pale straw hued smile in a glass. We throw in a little wheat malt to round out an easy Santiam hop bitterness. There are no Köbes to serve them up, but you should feel free to have as many as you like.