Buy Mühlen Kölsch online in the UK, a traditional German Kölsch brewed in Cologne, the historic home of this distinctive beer style. Crisp, golden and wonderfully refreshing, Mühlen Kölsch combines delicate malt sweetness, subtle fruity notes and gentle hop bitterness to create a beautifully balanced beer. With its roots in one of Cologne's most famous traditional brewhouses, Mühlen Kölsch offers an authentic taste of the city's celebrated brewing culture.
Tasting Notes
Bright golden in colour with excellent clarity and a fine, creamy white head. The aroma offers inviting notes of fresh bread, light cereal malt and delicate floral hops, accompanied by subtle fruity hints of apple and pear.
On the palate, gentle malt sweetness provides a smooth foundation, while restrained herbal hop bitterness adds balance and freshness. The traditional Kölsch fermentation character introduces a subtle fruitiness that distinguishes the style from conventional German lagers.
Light-bodied, crisp and exceptionally drinkable, with a clean, slightly dry finish that makes it perfect for enjoying well chilled.
Brewery Story
Mühlen Kölsch is closely associated with the historic Brauerei zur Malzmühle, founded in 1858 in the heart of Cologne. Located in the city's old town near Heumarkt, the traditional brewhouse has become one of Cologne's best-known destinations for authentic Kölsch beer.
The brewery's name, Malzmühle, translates roughly as "Malt Mill", reflecting its historic brewing identity.
Mühlen Kölsch has long been associated with Cologne's traditional beer culture, where Kölsch is served in tall, narrow 200ml glasses known as Stangen. In the city's famous brewhouses, servers known as Köbes traditionally carry fresh glasses of beer to customers in circular trays called Kränze.
Kölsch is a distinctive beer style that combines top fermentation with cool conditioning, producing a beer with some of the subtle fruity characteristics of an ale alongside the crispness and refreshment associated with lager.
Beer Style
German Kölsch
Food Pairing
Perfect with bratwurst, schnitzel, roast chicken, grilled pork, seafood and traditional German sausages.
Its light body and refreshing character also make it an excellent accompaniment to fish and chips, pizza, salads and mild cheeses.
500ml
4.8% ABV