Empyrean Kölsch

The Kölsch is one of my favorite beer styles, a cross between an ale & a lager, it's at once crisp & refreshing and flavorful. Empyrean's take on the style, which originated in Cologne, Germany (Köln to the natives) pours the color of fresh pineapple with a three-finger snowy head. The alcohol content is four and change, with a bitterness score of 22 IBU. There are faint traces of peach and mango in the flavor profile, and breadiness that comes out as the beer warms up. Perfect for summer, but a great companion for spicy sausages or chili in the cooler months. Best Kölsch I've sampled yet!