Canal Street Kölsch is a 4.7% ABV/26.4 IBU Kölsch style beer from Vault Brewing Company (Yardley, PA). The owners at Vault were locally inspired when they thought up this one, and it’s a perfect beer for those hot summer days.
This beer was brewed in April, then lagered for 6 weeks in freezing temperatures at the brewery, in order for it to clarify and create the flavor profile.
Pouring to a clear golden straw color, you will get a large very bright white head in your glass (we used our Vault logo glass #properglassware). Lacing is minimal from what we noticed on this brew. Aromas of grains, some honey, crackers, and slight fruit on the nose are noticeable.
Tasting Canal Street Kölsch brings a light body and crisp beer that is quite refreshing on these hot days! We noticed flavors of pilsner malt, grains, some honey, crackers, and fresh baked bread. There were also some slight fruity/floral hop notes, we noticed green apple, but they were not enough to overpower the malt and grain flavors.
Overall a great representation of the Kölsch style beer. It’s a lower ABV beer that is sweet up front with a smooth, dry, crisp ending that will help you cool off this summer. Head to the brewery to see if they have any left in the #canfridge.
