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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. | ||
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− | + | '''Köln''', also known as '''Cologne''', is a German city noted for its distinctive [[Kölsch]] [[beer style]]. | |
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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. | 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. | ||
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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.