Streetcar Kolsch - Avondale Brewing Company

Reaper16

Alabama

3.7/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

served on-tap @ Alcove, Tuscaloosa, AL, into a mason jar

Pours a somewhat cloudy shade of mustard yellow. Absolutely no head to speak of on this beer. None. Maybe that's just the bartender's doing, so I'm keeping the score neutral here.

Streetcar brings solid Kolsch aromas to the plate. You've got your pleasant maltiness, your fragrant apple, your sugary-sweet yeast characteristics (not quite the bubblegum of German wheat ales, but close). The flavors are even better than the aromas: enough hop/yeast astringency to balance out the juicy apple and sweet, doughy grain flavors.

This is a solid, refreshing Kolsch. I'm glad it's an Alabama beer, because it's a great choice for these humid summers.

Serving type: bottle

07-04-2012 16:59:05 | More by Reaper16

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-01-2013 13:27:00 | More by WoodBrew

JayS2629

Alabama

4.75/5  rDev +30.5%

02-17-2013 05:50:46 | More by JayS2629

justinm4bama

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +3%

02-17-2013 01:59:18 | More by justinm4bama

Linus4AU

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

01-22-2013 18:52:26 | More by Linus4AU

pvo

Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A nice, crisp kolsch. Exactly as it should be. This can both compete with the Bud Lights of the world, and be enjoyed as a craft beer on its own terms.

Appearance: light, translucent.

Smell: fruity, crisp.

Taste: light hops, not much malt, ideal for a summer or mid-afternoon watching football.

Mouthfeel: rather carbonated.

Overall: thoroughly enjoyable. I'd be happy to have it anytime, and I think it would be a wonderful introductory beer for those trying out craft beer in the area. I took relatives to the avondale brewpub recently, and they not only enjoyed it, but also would go back and order it themselves. Bravo, Avondale.

Serving type: on-tap

12-27-2012 23:48:35 | More by pvo

hildebrand

Alabama

5/5  rDev +37.4%

12-07-2012 20:20:16 | More by hildebrand

TheBeard89

Alabama

4/5  rDev +9.9%

10-12-2012 05:33:34 | More by TheBeard89

taylocd

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +3%

08-19-2012 17:11:28 | More by taylocd

slowdaddy

Alabama

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

08-19-2012 16:19:26 | More by slowdaddy

jmbraxton

Alabama

2/5  rDev -45.1%

08-19-2012 01:06:08 | More by jmbraxton

freduardo

Alabama

3/5  rDev -17.6%

08-15-2012 22:33:19 | More by freduardo

Crimsontider22

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

07-20-2012 02:19:28 | More by Crimsontider22

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3%

07-11-2012 00:49:33 | More by rolltide8425