wiess

Cologne’s undisputed favorite style of beer is the Kölsch. The classic beer was named after its hometown, is served in every pub there and is known far beyond the borders of Cologne. But that was not always so!

Before the brilliant, crystal-clear filtered Kölsch could conquer the hearts of the people of Cologne, there was the Wiess. This precursor to today’s Kölsch is an unfiltered variant of it and is considered the forefather of Cologne beer. Filtering beer is a technique that only emerged after the Industrial Revolution. In the absence of the necessary filter systems, people drank naturally cloudy brews beforehand, and Wiess is one of these. Today, many brewers are returning to their roots and reviving old beer traditions: They are proud of the centuries-old beer culture and practice the knowledge that has been passed on from generation to generation. The Wiess is part of Cologne’s beer history and has recently appeared in the range of more and more classic Kölsch breweries.

Gaffel’s example flows into the glass in wonderfully cloudy Korngold and is crowned with a considerable amount of pure white foam. A potpourri of freshly baked bread, sun-ripened grain, aromatic yeast, lemon zest and floral hops characterizes the scent and taste. The silky-soft mouthfeel, the crisp freshness and the sparkling carbon dioxide harmoniously round off the enjoyment of the beer.