Kölsch is a term that has been protected by the Cologne Brewers' Association since 1985. At that time, the so-called Kölsch Convention was established and entered in the Federal Gazette of the Federal Cartel Office. Since then, beers can only be called Kölsch if they are brewed on Cologne soil and produced according to the prescribed brewing method. Real Kölsch is now brewed by around ten breweries in the Cologne city area. The traditional Cölner Hofbräu Früh is one of the selected breweries and has been brewing the finest Kölsch for more than 125 years.
The brewery restaurant is in a prominent location in Cologne's city center: not far from Cologne Cathedral and the city center's famous sights, you can enjoy the finest Kölsch here. The brewery was founded by Peter Josef Früh in 1895. At that time, the brewery was still called Aposteln-Bräu. Peter sold his first brewery three years later and soon after devoted himself to a new project: on the site of today's brewery restaurant, he built a brand new brewery, which soon became a popular meeting place for Cologne residents and visitors. After Peter's death, his wife and daughters continued to run the brewery. After the brewery was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, things started to improve again after the war years. Today, the fifth generation of the Früh family is at the helm and is continuing the success of the last century.
Hospitality is also part of Cologne's culture of enjoyment and its zest for life. For centuries, Cologne has welcomed countless tourists who flock to the city to marvel at the world-famous Cologne Cathedral and the sights. The people of Cologne are happy to share their attitude to life with their visitors. With their direct, open-hearted and flippant manner, the residents of the Rhine city cast a spell over outsiders and invite them to enjoy Cologne with all their senses. Beer is part of the living culture and should not be missing at any rest stop. Früh Kölsch welcomes guests from far and wide in the brewery and entices them to linger with beer and culinary specialties. A handful of traditional Köbesse ensure the physical well-being of the visitors and complement the food and drink with their charm and wit. The Cologne interpretation of a classic waiter is known for his quick wit and should not be missing from any pub. The perfect beer for the Köbes is, of course, Kölsch: As one of the few breweries officially allowed to brew real Kölsch, Früh Kölsch is one of the nine places to go in the city.
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