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Fruh - Kolsch 0.0
Colner Hofbrau Fruh has been brewing beer for more than 100 years and this is their first alcohol free offering. It is a dealcoholised version of their 4.8% ABV kolsch (a style specific to the Cologne area of Germany). The 33 cl bottle dispenses a very bright looking beer with a decent white head on top. A gentle floral aroma is noticeable, with maybe a touch of orange as well. In terms of taste, it is a subtle affair - with notes of malt, bread and a little honey in the background. It has a clean, light and gentle mouthfeel, whilst the finish is quite dry. Kolsch is fermented like an ale but then conditioned like a lager and this process results in a kind of hybrid style of beer - maybe a little closer to the lager end than the ale end, but either way it is a very crisp and refreshing drink.
