Kölsch Konvention • 24 breweries signed Kölsch Konvention in 1986. Some disappeared or taken over. Newer breweries have also opened, including Hellers in 1991 and Bischoff in 2001
• 16 brands of Kölsch are produced currently by 9 breweries
• In 1997 Kolsch received a protected appellation from the EU – the only beer style in the World to be protected like this.
Konvention Description • A full beer (11-14 plato / 1.044-1.056 OG)
• Top fermented
• Filtered bright
• Dry
• Hoppy
• “Produced in Cologne, with the exceptions as per section1 para 2. The designation "Kölsch" may only be used for light, highly fermented, hoppy, clear, top-fermented full- bodied beer produced in accordance with the Reinheitsgebot, which is produced within the "Kölsch" area of origin and which is produced there conventionally and under the designation "Kölsch" and corresponds to the top-fermented beer sold. The area of origin of Kölsch is the urban area of Cologne. The area of origin also includes those breweries outside of the city of Cologne that had already acquired valuable ownership of the designation "Kölsch" before these competition rules came into force.”
• A subtle, brilliantly clear, pale beer with a delicate balance of malt, fruit, and hop character, moderate bitterness, and a well-attenuated but soft finish. Freshness makes a huge difference with this beer, as the delicate character can fade quickly with age.
Recipe Discussion • According to Eric Warner (author of Kölsch - History, Brewing, Techniques, Recipes)this is the recipe if you want to make the perfect Kölsch
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