Kolsch 45 - Short's Brewing Company

tectactoe

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a yellow-straw color, cloudy and translucent with a wispy white head that hangs around for a few seconds before it fizzles away forever. Some spot lacing left from the white ring that settles on the circumference of the glass. Aroma is mellow but pleasing to the senses - noticeable graininess and strong yeast in the form of sweet bread. Musty and floral hops, along with some faint citrus and lemon zest, and maybe some other fruits, erring on the "peel" and "rind" side of things. Overall a pretty low-key aroma, soft and delicate, but good nonetheless.

Has a "lager-like" taste to it, both from the crispy effect it has on the palate as well as the clean flavor I'm getting from the yeast. Mild grains, sweet bready malt, light citrus zest, white grape skins, and a moderately floral and musky hop presence. Light bodied and on the heavier side with carbonation - easily drinkable from start to finish. Aftertaste is full of light yeast and grains, with a bit of dying fruit skins and Noble-like hops. This one went down the gullet pretty quickly.

Super-drinkable and light, although this suffers a bit from being just a tad uninteresting by the time you reach the second half of the beer. Nice example of the style and overall very enjoyable for what it is, no doubt.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2013 14:54:18 | More by tectactoe

fgilbert2

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

05-22-2013 04:15:18 | More by fgilbert2

Slay40

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A great spring time style beer, smells great looks great and taste great. Bottled for the first time in 2012 wish they had bottled it in 2013 but is currently at the pub and worth a growler fill for sure. Not my favorite style of beer but done well enough that I like it.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 04:08:54 | More by Slay40

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

03-02-2013 01:59:19 | More by SaisonRichBiere

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

02-22-2013 22:18:52 | More by JohnnieNepal

adamant1912

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

01-29-2013 19:21:49 | More by adamant1912

EL48823

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

01-28-2013 20:17:32 | More by EL48823

BlissJunkie

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

01-11-2013 21:02:18 | More by BlissJunkie

Tee2Grn

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

11-25-2012 01:36:24 | More by Tee2Grn

ssimpson89

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1%

10-29-2012 00:43:37 | More by ssimpson89

dfillius

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Aggressive pour yields 1/4 finger of white head with poor retention. More head please. Liquid is clear pale lemon yellow. Color is right on for the style.
S: Lime, mostly hops, some clean bready malt. More diversity please.
T: Some bread and clean malt. Modest hopping in the center and finish. Slightly metallic finish that I don't remember from the last one I had. Hops seem to be from the noble group.
M: Dry finish, a bit of sweetness precedes that.
O: Refreshing and generally enjoyable. Metallic taste is a bit off-putting. I would like another and I did buy again. Nice to have on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 21:19:48 | More by dfillius

rolandboy

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

10-20-2012 03:41:21 | More by rolandboy

robbyc1

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

10-19-2012 18:00:31 | More by robbyc1

blazinworm

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

10-14-2012 02:04:28 | More by blazinworm

redleg64

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1%

09-03-2012 02:04:12 | More by redleg64

birchstick

Missouri

3.48/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Picked up a single at Butch's Dry Dock in Holland, MI

A - poured a very light, clear golden yellow and lacking a head

S - nose is grainy malts with some spicy hops

A - opens up with the sweet, grain malt flavors that hold strong throughout most of the beer. On the end, a little bit of citrus and spicy hops round it off. Not the most complex beer out there, but then again this isn't a style that is supposed to be.

M - mouth is a little watery with a good amount of carbonation on the back end

D - this is a pretty good Kolsch. Not as refreshing as others I have in this style, but pretty good to drink on this 94 degree day.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2012 01:26:19 | More by birchstick

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

4.23/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Somewhat murky golden straw color with a two finger creamy soft textured head that mirrors the texture of the brew itself. Fairly decent retention time and lacing qualities.
Smells mostly of a light cereal graininess with a lemon twist, faint amounts of grape aroma garnish and a light cracker malt aroma.
The flavor starts out with a herbal / lemon peel sting that turns into a biscuit malt mid-sip, which further transforms into a quasi-woody yet lightly resinous extended finish. Did I already mention the soft creamy texture? Well, it bears repeating.

Although it is not quite as "clean" as a traditional Kolsch, this offering is quite tasty in it's own right.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2012 20:53:06 | More by WastingFreetime

Lemke10

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -24.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a mostly clear, yellow color. Not too much of a scent with some grains and wheat. Taste is rather malty while the texture seems a little too thin. There are some hints of citrus. Being my first Kolsch style beer, I’m not sure if this is good or not for the style. Quite drinkable, just wish there was some more volume and taste to the beer.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2012 03:56:28 | More by Lemke10

emerge077

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The last of a six pack that i've neglected to review until now. Hazy yellow orange pour into a tulip glass, a brief head of foam appears and ebbs away into a wispy web on the surface.

Yeasty aroma, shortbread sweetness, light orange rind citrus.

Creamy light feel, a crisp bite in the middle, dry bitterness in the aftertaste. Soft grains, light fruitiness of trace bitter orange peel, wondering if that's the twist mentioned on the label. Quenching and sessionable. Overall a nice Kolsch that is subtle and balanced.

Serving type: bottle

08-22-2012 23:44:07 | More by emerge077

theholdsteady

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1%

08-20-2012 03:28:00 | More by theholdsteady

Scotthuller

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

08-15-2012 19:53:02 | More by Scotthuller

atone315

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

08-01-2012 09:53:01 | More by atone315

Dyerseve

Michigan

3/5  rDev -24.2%

07-27-2012 22:18:39 | More by Dyerseve

MattBreight

4/5  rDev +1%

07-15-2012 23:01:18 | More by MattBreight

david131

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Pours a slightly hazy yellow liquid with a very thin and splotchy white head. Very quiet looking.

S- Light fruit such as apples and pears, lemon, white bread, and a touch of pepper. A bit simple, but it is nice.

T- Exactly the same as the aroma but not as sweet as I was expecting. Tasty and smooth.

M- Light carbonation and very clean flavors. The alcohol is well hidden considering the lightness of the beer.

O- A tasty beer on a scorching summer night. Drinks really nicely.

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2012 03:33:19 | More by david131