The head of the Rittmayer brewery in Hallerndorf has a preference that doesn’t fit in at all with the Franconian-influenced range of his brewery: he enjoys drinking a Kölsch every now and then. As a true Franconian, this admission is pretty bold, but we forgive him for this idiosyncrasy. As we all know, you can’t help your taste. The brewmaster recently fulfilled his long-held dream and brought his own version of the Cologne classic onto the market. Because Kölsch is a regionally protected term and beer is only officially a Kölsch if it was produced in a registered brewery in Cologne or the immediate vicinity, his brew cannot be called that. Rittmayer’s beer is based on Kölsch and brewed with spelt malt, so it is simply called spelt beer.
The spelt beer is a strictly limited top-fermented brew that flows into the Kölsch bar in a shiny, crystal-clear gold and is adorned with a magnificent ivory crown. The brew has the straightforward character of a Kölsch and combines the classic balance of fruity and grassy hops and the spicy bitterness with a hearty hint of spelt.
Not an official Kölsch, but a successful interpretation by an enthusiastic fan.
Brauerei RittmayerWater, barley malt, spelt malt , hops
