ABSENT LANDLORD ~ COWBELL BREWING CO.

Absent Landlord is Cowbell’s interpretation of a new world Kölsch. It is brewed with German Kölsch Ale yeast and both old world and new world hops and malts. It is fermented warm and left unfiltered and unpasteurized. It is named for Henry Blyth, Esq. whom the town it is brewed is named for. In the mid 1800’s he bought most of the most of the town, sign unseen, and never made the voyage from Berkshire England to visit. Sampled from a tin the beer poured a slightly cloudy golden yellow with a thick foamy bone coloured head that left very little lacing. The mild nose had graininess, citrus, biscuity malts, a touch of spice and caramel, crackery notes and fruity yeasts (apple and peach). The flavour too is mellow and slightly on the sweet side, with notes of cereal grain, yeasts, orchard fruits, hay, citrus, and a touch of resiny herbal bitterness from the hops at the end. The mouthfeel was medium and the carbonation was on the lively side. The finish was drying. This is a nicely balanced clean and bright beer. A decent brew at a very reasonable price.

5.3% from Blyth, Ontario 18 IBU