Kölsch (german pronunciation: [kœlʃ]) is a style of beer originating in cologne, germany. it has an original gravity between 11 and 14 degrees plato (specific gravity of 1.044 to 1.056). in appearance, it is bright and clear with a straw-yellow hue. since 1997, the term "kölsch" has had a protected geographical indication (pgi) within the european union, indicating a beer that is made within 50 kilometres (30 mi) of the city of cologne and brewed according to the kölsch konvention as defined by the members of the cologne brewery association (kölner brauerei-verband). kölsch is one of the most strictly defined beer styles in germany: according to the konvention, it is a pale, highly atten...

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