Beer: Kölsch

Brewery: Occidental Brewing Co. | Portland, OR

Style: Kölsch

ABV: 4.5%

IBU: Not listed

Profile: Brewed in the heart of Portland, this kölsch is Occidental’s homage to the delicious ale of Cologne, Germany. Crisp and dry, it is clean and lager-like, with a pleasant, slightly spicy hop profile supplied by German Perle hops.

Pairings: This kölsch pairs with a wide variety of food and shellfish such as lobster, shrimp, crab, smoked salmon, fried calamari, pork dishes, bratwursts and other sausages, ham and Swiss sandwiches and nutty cheeses.