Cape Ann Brewing Company's Kolsch Style Ale

This one should be interesting. I love this style, but remember not being too excited about this one. I remember it being a bit oily, too hoppy, and maybe a little heavy for the style. Let's see how the months have treated it.

Pours a deeper yellow than most kolschs, with decent carbonation that rises slowly. Good off white head that fades fast.

Smells sweet. Too malty for a kolsch, if you ask me. The time has attenuated the bitterness, but it's still a bit heavy and oily for me. Almost like a German pilsner that is too warm. Not really hoppy as much as it is twangy, it just seems a bit weird. Combined with the sweetness, it seems a bit like the sweet side of a citrus sweet tart.

Meh. Glad it's gone.