Castle Island Kölsch Style Ale by Lopez Island Brewing Company - beer label

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Castle Island Kölsch Style Ale

Name: Castle Island Kölsch Style Ale
Brand: Lopez Island Brewing Company
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.9 (43 reviews)

Lopez Island Brewing Company

Rating

3.9 ★ (43 ratings)

State

Washington

Applicant

Lopez Island Brewing Company 4817 CENTER RD Lopez Island WA 98261

Date Issued

2024-10-09

About this beer

Castle Island Kölsch Style Ale, brewed by Lopez Island Brewing Company in Washington, presents as a light and refreshing beer inspired by the traditional Kolsch style of Cologne, Germany. Weighing in at 5.2% ABV and contained within a single 16oz pint can, it aims for exceptional balance between malt and Noble hop flavors, and emphasizes crisp drinkability. The label artwork depicts a rocky, island coastline under a dramatic, clouded sky, invoking a sense of remote, natural beauty. A tagline at the bottom declares, “This Ain’t the Mainland!” and the brewery branding is prominently displayed below the island depiction, with a small “Independent Craft” seal present.

The brew’s character is aimed at capturing the defining qualities of the Kölsch style—a deceptively simple beer that requires precise fermentation and careful ingredient selection. No specific hop or malt varietals are listed on the can, though the mention of “Noble Hops” suggests a European heritage in the hop bill, lending delicate floral and spicy notes. The description cautions against consuming alcoholic beverages during pregnancy and operating machinery.