Gaffel

Why it matters

One of the Cologne breweries whose agreement defines what may be called Kölsch.

Details

Reference beers

• Gaffel Kölsch4.8% ABV

  A Cologne Kölsch — pale, delicate, faintly fruity — served traditionally in small 200 ml Stange glasses so it is always fresh.

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Styles it is associated with

• Kölsch — Cologne’s pale hybrid beer: ale-fermented then lagered, giving lager clarity and crispness with a whisper of fruit.

Traditions

• German regional speciality brewing — The city-level German traditions — Kölsch, Altbier, Rauchbier, Berliner Weisse — that survived the national spread of pale lager.