About this episode

This episode explores Kölsch, the beer of Cologne, Germany, and its popularity in Chicago, featuring various brands and styles.

Kölsch, the beer of Cologne, Germany and a favorite among Chicago-area drinkers for several decades now. This week we're trying authentic German Kölsch, local favorites, and the beer that made Chicago fall in love with Kölsch. Plus an NA version for good measure. Früh Kölsch Gaffel Kölsch Reissdorf Kölsch Goose Island Summertime Three Floyds Calumet Queen Pollyanna Dawgma Kölsch Dovetail Kölsch Old Irving Della Best Day Brewing Kölsch-Style Non-Alcoholic If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com , or reach out to us on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram . If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts .

Topics covered

• Kölsch beer
• German beer
• Chicago beer culture
• non-alcoholic beer
• local breweries

Keywords

• Kölsch
• Cologne
• Chicago
• German beer
• non-alcoholic beer
• local favorites
• breweries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Binny's Beverage Depot

Products: Kölsch, Früh Kölsch, Gaffel Kölsch, Reissdorf Kölsch, Goose Island Summertime, Three Floyds Calumet Queen, Pollyanna Dawgma Kölsch, Dovetail Kölsch, Old Irving Della Best Day Brewing Kölsch-Style Non-Alcoholic

Places: Cologne, Germany, Chicago

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