659374 Wed Oct 14 08:38:08 -0700 2009 10 35 Beer 0 5102298 I'm a big fan of Kolsch beer, ever since I visited Koln, Germany. Does anyone know where to get some good Kolsch beer in Philadelphia or NYC area? Wed Oct 14 08:38:08 -0700 2009 1101431 juman23 1 5103099 The German imports Reissdorf and Gaffel in bottles are pretty common at most any good beer retailer. US brewed Kolsch-style beers (which are often not labeled as such) are also relatively common, tho' sometimes they are a brewer's spring or summer seasonal. In Philly, Kenzinger (from Philadelphia Brewing Co.) is easy to find in bottles and draught. Wed Oct 14 13:10:29 -0700 2009 5102298 11059 JessKidden 2 5194608 IMO Kolsch is one of those styles that is misunderstood by a majority of brewers in the US (along with altbier, helles, and Ofests). Most likely because this is because most brewers have never had Kolsch in Koln and this is one of those beers that is best fresh and doesn't travel well. Most that I have had were just boring blonde ales without any kind of hop character. Oops, didn't mean to reply to JK specifically. Thu Nov 19 12:46:31 -0800 2009 5103099 12014 LStaff 1 5103935 Just to add to Jesskidden's comments Victory brewing in Downingtown has recently started brewing a Kolsch. It's only available at the brewpub (I think) but growler fills are available for $7 I believe. Worth the trip alone. Wed Oct 14 18:37:48 -0700 2009 5102298 26180 Chinon00 1 5104271 Flying Dog Tire Bite, Harpoon Summer Ale Wed Oct 14 21:13:57 -0700 2009 5102298 10998 Jim Dorsch 1 5105423 I don't think you can get it in your area (Don't you hate it when posters do this?), but St, Arnold's Lawnmower from Houston is a pretty tasty beer. I haven't had a lot of Kolsch to compare it to, but I enjoy it. Thu Oct 15 10:16:47 -0700 2009 5102298 60603 TroyTempest 2 5148210 potential ditto to TT's post. can you get kayak kolsch in your area? Sun Nov 01 21:34:14 -0800 2009 5105423 46030 soupkitten 3 5148742 i don't think so. I haven't heard of it. Who makes it? Mon Nov 02 07:42:12 -0800 2009 5148210 60603 TroyTempest 4 5149842 lake superior brewing co, duluth mn. nice when you can get it fresh in the summer. not sure if the op can get it though. locally to me, summit (st paul mn) also makes a kolsch but i like the lake superior kayak kolsch better Mon Nov 02 12:58:16 -0800 2009 5148742 46030 soupkitten 1 5170616 If you are in Philadelphia proper, Brauhaus Schmitz serves Kolsch in appropriate glasses, 7th and South. Tue Nov 10 12:06:34 -0800 2009 5102298 64452 cwdonald 1 5184108 If Alaskan distributes in NY, then try to nab the Alaskan Summer Ale. It's very close to the classic German Kolsch. In fact, I love Alaskan Brewing beers. Their smoked porter is fabulous. Sun Nov 15 17:35:55 -0800 2009 5102298 1102452 PitLab