Kölsch in a land without kölsch. Canada has found a way to be a kölsch-free zone. Why import a rare style when no one could possible understand it. I once saw this style of beer in Petawawa. I see it only in Ithaca now. Or when in Maine. Gaze at Gaffel branded stuff to make it up to yourself. Someone buy me a kölschkranz - QUICK!
Brilliant gold ale under a fine white foam and rim. The softest water in a low acid beer. Big round malt with that milky rich yeast that reminds me of maltesers or rich tea biscuits. Is there fruit in the malt? Maybe sultanas and a note of white pepper. The malt bomb is framed by a touch of graininess and even lighter touch of steely hops. Whiskey in the finish from the hop and slight warmth which fades to a dry minimal mineralism. 5% of BAers say no. I say yes.