Sion Kölsch is a classic Kölsch beer brewed in the German city of Cologne. The brewer who developed Sion Kölsch, Hans Sion, was also one of the founders of the Kölsch Convention, a ruling that states that only breweries in Cologne can brew and sell Kölsch beers. Kölsch beer is characterised by being brewed cold-conditioned in the style of a lager, but using top-fermenting ale yeast.
You might wonder what the difference between a Kölsch and a Pilsner is, and though they are similar in taste, the ale yeast used to brew the Kölsch results in a smoother beer with lower bitterness. Sion Kölsch pours a crystal clear bright golden colour, with a faint herbal hop aroma. The flavour is light, with a gentle bready malt character and very slight bitterness. Buy Sion Kolsch for a crisp, refreshing lager with the smoothness of an ale.
Steve Hawkins –
A tang of peach on the nose. Slight perfumey scent too. The peach is back when sipped too, along with a fairly strong burst of malt. The finish is light malt with a citrus kick. Not bad at all!
Alan Hastings –
It’s a shame the bottle was so small as this was very good. A malty peachy taste that leaves with a fresh after taste.
Dean Griffiths –
Haven’t had a bad Kolsch yet and this one is rather good too.
Very light in appearance minimal carbonation and white fluffy head. Shame about the size of the bottle. I bought 2 so it works out considerably more for 500ml that it does buying the other Kolsch beers available from BOE and I wouldn’t say it was better than any of them.
Chris –
Smooth with a light bitterness, crisp and malty. Light carbonation and great taste.