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| Notes: The soft water of Köln lends Kölsch its distinctive soft, rounded mouthfeel. This effect may be hard to duplicate for most homebrewers using their ordinary water supply. |
Köln, also known as Cologne, is a German city noted for its distinctive Kölsch beer style.
The breweries of Köln have banded together to form a legal designation protecting the indigenous Kölsch beer style. This light, unique German ale and its traditional methods of serving and drinking are still an integral part of the city's culture.
