Reissdorf Kölsch - Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf

Tupperwolf

Washington

3.7/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours into my pilsener glass a light, clear straw-oat yellow besmirched with rising bubbles and capped with a thick white weizen-like head that falls in an un-weizenlike amount of time, leaving behind little to no lacing.

The smell is of grape skins and pear juice, with a slight bit of charcoal and alcohol; Some honey-slathered toasted oat bread pops into the nose from sniff to sniff.

Some light, fruity flavors are prevalent - apple, pear, grapes. There's a bit of biscuity bready goodness, and a dry hop finish that is mild and quaffable. Keep in mind, this is - I believe - my first real German Kölsch, so I have nothing to compare this beer to.

The mouthfeel is smooth and very juicy, with a lightly carbonated distinctly lagerish body; It finishes nice and dry, as the description of a kölsch has promised me. Swallowing leaves the mouth completely barren of any feel, any flavor, anything. It all just goes away.

I'm being a bit conservative in my ratings despite my current opinion that this is a great beer. I would definitely have it again, and would definitely session it.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2006 03:45:33 | More by Tupperwolf

AleWatcher

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.3%

06-17-2013 01:05:43 | More by AleWatcher

joedumond

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-16-2013 19:17:15 | More by joedumond

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3/5  rDev -22.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Straw-gold; slightly cloudy; effervescent; small head

Aroma: Slightly sweet; bready; faint alcohol; grassy

Taste: Slightly sweet on start; leads to slightly dry, hoppy flavor; not overpowering; smooth overall, but not overly complex; refreshing, though

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 22:05:09 | More by IchLiebeBier

xdefeatsy

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-11-2013 18:18:47 | More by xdefeatsy

wonothesane42

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-11-2013 13:30:41 | More by wonothesane42

gshackles

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-11-2013 02:21:28 | More by gshackles

NorCalBeer

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-03-2013 04:11:39 | More by NorCalBeer

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-03-2013 00:52:22 | More by OregonGrown7

Chugs13

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

06-03-2013 00:11:06 | More by Chugs13

buffcityx

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

06-02-2013 15:29:27 | More by buffcityx

juicebox

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

05-31-2013 23:57:49 | More by juicebox

Luiz0930

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-31-2013 07:34:34 | More by Luiz0930

WoogityBoogity

Florida

4.34/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours a brilliantly clear golden straw color. White head dissipates quickly.

S - Low Pils malt aroma. No hope aroma. Very faint sulfur odor. Faint fruity esters present when aerated, but don't retain.

T - Balance is quite neutral, with attenuated malt profile and mild bitterness. Finish is dry and complimented with a pleasant 'tangy-ness'. Noticeable mineral character.

M - Very crisp finish, medium-light body. Above average carbonation. No warming from alcohol.

O - An excellent Kolsch. Pure and true to its heritage. You can't help but feel this is what many domestic brewers have attempted to copy. Drinkability is excellent.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 04:18:59 | More by WoogityBoogity

RobTown

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-28-2013 01:33:01 | More by RobTown

herrburgess

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-27-2013 23:45:17 | More by herrburgess

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-25-2013 14:28:16 | More by Slatetank

jiffymon

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-22-2013 14:35:16 | More by jiffymon

nzerbe

New York

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-19-2013 16:41:19 | More by nzerbe

PopGun

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-19-2013 14:45:55 | More by PopGun

DerAtomsmasher

Washington

4.24/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Feels like this was the original from which every other adjunct American macro lager was Xeroxed & Xeroxed & Xeroxed.

Crystal clear & golden with a nice bit of quickly dissipating head.

Malty grains in the nose with a sort of hay-ness that crosses over into the first sip. Crisp with bitter tea-like astringency and and a little peachy. I feel like the constellations of ingredients are aligned in this Kölsch perfectly. Wish I could find it in 6 packs.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 03:15:56 | More by DerAtomsmasher

spoony

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-18-2013 02:31:09 | More by spoony

Dave7500kl

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

05-16-2013 23:25:53 | More by Dave7500kl

FlussigkeitMut

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-12-2013 18:22:23 | More by FlussigkeitMut

Danny1217

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-12-2013 08:15:39 | More by Danny1217