In this blog I am going to review a couple of new beers that I tried this week. First up Gaffel Kolsch, this is a Kolsch that is actually brewed in Cologne, so this is the real thing. It pours a light straw in color with a quickly forming head, but it dissipates almost as quickly. Also this beer is crystal clear, nothing to hide. The nose is moderately low in sulfur and restrained noble hops. Taste is clean and crisp, moderately low malt but not overly sweet. This beer finishes dry but not overly bitter. It is a very refreshing beer. At 4.8% ABV this is a beer that you can sit back and enjoy again and again. I give this beer an "A-". If this beer is this good in the US in late September what would it be like fresh in Cologne? This is a beer made for enjoying while sitting on a patio in the summertime.
Second beer is Wurzburger Pilsner. This beer pours straw in color with a persistent white head, this beer was not as crystal clear as the above beer. The aroma is of moderately strong sulfur complemented by a grainy sweetness. The taste carries through the aroma as well a light but noticeable presence of noble hops. The beer has a slightly bitter finish and a moderate mouthfeel. This is a really good beer, again like the above beer probably better in Germany. I give this beer a "B+" grade. It just seems to be missing something.
Both of these beers are worthy of trying to find and enjoy. Better yet head to Germany and try these fresh from the brewery.
QC Beerguy
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