Alaskan Kolsch 6-Pk

Description

Based on the traditional style of Kolsch beer brewed in Cologne, Germany. 5.3% ABVKolsch-style Ale Based on the traditional style of Kolsch beer brewed in Cologne, Germany.Flavor Alaskan Kolsch Ale balances a softly malted palate with the clean freshness of hops. In the tradition of the style, neither overpowers the other. Both hops and malt come together to refresh and renew the palate. The straw-gold color and easy drinkability are an enjoyable way to celebrate summer.Ingredients Alaskan Kolsch Ale is made from glacier-fed water and a generous blend of European and Pacific Northwest hop varieties and premium two-row and specialty malts. Our water originates in the 1,500 square-mile Juneau Ice Field and from the more than 90 inches of rainfall Juneau receives each year.History Alaskan Kolsch Ale began as part of our Rough Draft Series of experimental brews. This beer has been recognized as a top American example of the Kolsch style since its first release as our bottled summer seasonal in 2002, receiving medals at the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, and a host of other international competitions.The Story Behind the Label The icy cold Pacific waters that surround Southeast Alaska are teeming with life, and at the top of that food chain is the orca. Armed with three-inch long cone-shaped interlocking teeth, these 10-ton, 30-food behemoths are killing machines that can reach speeds of 40 mph in search of salmon, seals, octopus, and even humpback whales. But their most amazing attribute is their intelligence, enabling them to hunt in coordinated packs and maintain their highly social community structure. Despite the ferocious nature of this apex predator, orcas show only curiosity towards humans, and seeing a breaching orca is a highlight of any trip on the water in Alaska.Awards Recent2012 West Coast Brew FestSilver Mixed Los Angeles County FairGold Golden or Blonde Ale Denver International Beer FestivalGold Kolsch2011Los Angeles County FairGold Golden or Blonde Ale Denver International Beer FestivalGold Light Lagers/Ales Australian International Beer AwardsBronze German-Style Kolsch2010 US Open Beer ChampionshipGold Bitter Los Angeles County FairGold Golden or Blonde Ale West Coast Brew FestThird MixedPast2009 Los Angeles County FairSilver German-style Kolsch North American Beer AwardsSilver German-style Kolsch West Coast Brew FestGold Kolsch-style Ale Australian International Beer AwardsBronze German-style Kolsch2008 Great American Beer FestivalSilver Golden or Blonde Ale Colorado State FairSilver Kolsch West Coast Brew FestFirst Mixed World Beer CupGold Golden or Blonde Ale2007 Los Angeles County FairBronze German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch2006 Los Angeles County FairSilver German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch California Brewers FestivalSecond Light Ales2005 North American Beer AwardsGold German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch Los Angeles County FairSilver German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch2004 Los Angeles County FairSilver German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch2003 Los Angeles County FairGold German-style Kolsch/Koln-style Kolsch