Meaning of Kölsch | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Kölsch (“style of beer”).
   alt-of, countable, uncountable
2. The Germanic/German dialect spoken in and around Cologne, Germany, part of the Ripuarian language area
3. A type of lager-conditioned ale traditionally brewed in and around Cologne, Germany.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“We are starting to see more Kölschs, more Pilseners, and a renaissance of so-called “pre-Prohibition-style” lagers. This is a positive trend. Compared to pale ales, amber ales and “amber” lagers, true Kölschs and Pilseners have been underrepresented in the mix of brands produced by microbrewers, regional brewers and brewpubs in the U.S. today.”

“Looking at the industry as a whole, I see a rich and diverse beer culture in America that offers everything from lightly flavored summer Kölsches to unbelievably assertive imperial IPAs.”

“Though you may feel the need to dare to drink different, bigger brews, and we encourage this rock ’n’ roll spirit, we want you to recognize the vastness of the craft world within even one style of beer, the pleasure that can come from comparing Kölschs and weighing in on Witbiers.”

“It’s a bracing, bright day, the kind of morning that wakes you up and clears your head, and I soon realise I’m not feeling too bad at all. Remarkable really, after all those Kölschs: nothing short of a miracle.”

“Roland ordered us two Kölsches, which arrived as we pondered the menu—actually, Roland did most of the pondering as it was printed completely in German; I just wondered.”

“Styles range from lager-like Kölschs and hazy Hefeweizens, through best bitters and porters, to IPAs and up to huge Imperial Stouts and Barley Wines.[…]Whereas you can buy other Köln-brewed Kölschs in bottles (such as Früh, Gäffel, Dom), you need to go to the brewery to drink Päffgen.”

“But Paul was not content to brew endless amounts of blonde ales, Kölschs, and amber ales because he had been told that he could never sell an IPA in Nebraska: “We had several people from the very beginning tell us not to make those beers,” head brewer Tyson Arp said.”

“Back in town I continue my search and find a few more Kölsches: Brauhaus Sion (nice grapefruity freshness), Brauhaus Peter (clean and hoppy), and Reissdorf (a little sweet, a little toasty).[…]In the last two days I have drunk 10 different beers in each city and feel the Kölsches were within a narrower flavor profile, being relatively similar to each other, whereas Alts had more range of aroma and flavor.”

“Beers that are fermented at higher temperatures (usually between 50°F and 80°F), causing the yeast to rise to the top. It’s a process used for a variety of styles, including, but not limited to, ales like Goses, wheats, Kölsches, and porters.”

“‘Word is Julian didn’t get his shiner just falling down the stairs after a few too many Kölsches, if you get me.’”

“Mason had noticed the range of lagers and beers on tap and suggested two Kölschs’ and some potato chips.”

“Top-fermenting ales are still brewed, notably the alts of Düsseldorf and kölsches of Cologne.”

“More kölschs and Pilseners: Pale in color? Yes! Light in flavor? No! Craft brewers launched kölschs, Pilseners and so-called “Pre-Prohibition” lagers by the dozen in 1998 and early 1999.[…]As kölsch is still a foreign word to the average beer drinker, new kölschs on the market Contract brewing company Great Beer carry different names,[…].”

“On average, the mash temperatures used in the NHC second-round alts and kölschs were higher, at 153 °F (67 °C) and 151 °F (66 °C) respectively.”

“It compares well to Shiner Summer Stock, one of the best American kölsches out there.”

“Then they all got back to banging on about triples, and pale ales and kölsches and whatever.”

“With several takes on traditional German styles like dunkels, pilsners, weizenbachs, and kölsches, plus some great domestic and craft beer, this place gives you that community feel you want in a Biergarten.”

“Ale yeasts are often described as top fermenting, but top cropping would probably be a better description: the yeast ferments at all levels throughout the liquid, but once its work is done it collects at the top of the fermenting vessel (traditionally these vessels would have been open at the top). Family members include bitters, porters, stouts, alts and kölschs.”

“TOP FIVE LAGERED ALES/KÖLSCHS[…]A style of beer from Cologne in Germany, kölsch is a hybrid style of beer fermented at ale temperatures and then lagered.”

“Largely grounded in European classics, the ever-changing roster of taps cycles through grisettes, altbiers, kölsches, and saisons, but also trots out “beastly” concoctions like Imperial IPAs as well.”

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