While in Newburyport, MA over Labor Day weekend, I discovered a new specialty shop, the Grand Trunk Imports, with a sweet selection of German, Belgian, and English beers.
Reissdorf Kölsch is the first of two beers I bought at the Grand Trunk. Bright yellow in color and crystal clear, with no haze, this beer poured with a thick, whipped egg whites foam head. The aroma is clean and malty, with just a little sweetness. Before I have a taste, this imported beer seems like its in great shape - always a triumph for any European beer shipped across the Atlantic.
Kölsch beer has always been one of my favorite summertime beer styles. Its crisp, light and very refreshing - the flavor should be dry and finish clean, with only a hint of hops. Reissdorf doesn't disappoint. The flavor is impeccable, clean and fresh with no ill effects from the long voyage. Kölsch, and other similarly light beers, are very difficult to brew because there are no strong hops or flavored malts to hide off flavors behind - its a naked beer from a brewer's perspective. If there's a problem, you'll taste it. Reissdorf Kölsch tastes like a summer lager should - a touch of malt and a little sweet with a clean, dry finish. Every American Light Lager aspires to this type of beer experience, Reissdorf Kölsch delivers it. Grab yourself a "Standgen" and enjoy. Prost!
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