Global Kölsch
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

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From:
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 6.81%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
25
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 29, 2015
Added:
Apr 12, 2009
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
Brewed with malt and yeast from Cologne, Germany, this hybrid ale is slightly fruity like an ale, but fermented and cold conditioned like a lager.
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Reviewed by breadwinner from California

3.92/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I thought this one a touch heavy on the honeyed citrus for the style, and perhaps just a touch too heavy overall, but it was also pretty darn tasty, so it's hard to complain. They say both malt/yeast is from Cologne, but I wonder about the hops, as there was something almost Australian/New Zealand about them. Anyway, whatever the style, definitely worth a pour.
Mar 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.93 by TylerKitchens from Massachusetts

Feb 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JDM44 from Texas

Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by tazzman from Florida

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by PaleAndBitter from Virginia

Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ItsYourBoyBlue from Washington

Jul 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Aperk0 from California

Jun 26, 2014
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Reviewed by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A-Pours a rich yellow color. Head is a thin, white froth collection. Very mild lacing. Body is mostly clear.

S-Softer nose. Grains and some Kolschy yeast. Light grass and some honeyed sweetness. Simple but alluring.

T-Flavor is more of the same. It's a tad bit stronger than the aroma. Dried, cooked grains and grass. A semi-tangy yeastiness. Balancing maltiness of both dry bread and sweet honey.

M-Light bodied. Prickly carbonation. Low bitterness. Very drinkable. Aftertaste lingers for a bit.

O-A well done Kolsch. I am becoming more and more partial to the style and it's hidden intricacies. This was a good one.
Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Paccamacca from California

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by baconfromwalmart from Pennsylvania

Jun 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Josbor11 from Ohio

Feb 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zorora from California

Aug 15, 2013
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Reviewed by jaasen64 from Massachusetts

3.64/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On-tap at The Salty Pig in Boston, served in a pint glass.

A- Appears a very clear transparent golden straw color, a quarter finger of head forms that dissipates to a lasting thin layer, fairly low carbonation of small slowly rising bubbles, fairly light webby lacing coats the sides of the glass.

S- Not a ton of aroma and fairly hard to discern. Light aromas of lager malts, wheat, and some light fruit hiding in the background. Not bad aroma wise, just not strong enough- really have to take it in to discern.

T- Crisp lager malts with hints of apples, bananas, and lemons. Fruitiness is hard to discern but overall lends a nice taste that complements the beer well. Finishes with a lager mealtinnes and a slight fruity aftertaste that lingers.

M- Crisp, very drinkable, light while still maintaining a nice rounded body, very good feel for a Kolsch.

O- Kolsch's aren't my favorite style but this was a pretty good example of the style. It had a nice crisp lager presence that was very easy to session. Definitely a nice beer to have on a hot summer day and something I wouldn't mind revisiting again in the future.
Jul 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by wdarcy77 from Massachusetts

Jul 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by craft_shannie from Indiana

Jun 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by srw from Virginia

Jun 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by rydev24 from Pennsylvania

May 10, 2013
Global Kölsch from Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 25 ratings