Köln is the proper German name for what we know as Cologne. It is also the home of kölsch beer, which gets its name from Köln. Kölsch beer is one of the most strictly-defined beer styles in Germany, and it must be brewed in a specific method and within a 50km radius of Cologne. In America, we have kölsch-style beers that are likely made and taste like the Cologne original, but cannot truly be called kölsch.
We went to the Früh brewhouse near the cathedral which has been brewing beer for over 120 years. Kölsch is served in a 0.2 liter skinny glass. Once you order one, the server will keep bringing a refill until you place a coaster on top of your glass. The server marks the number of beers you have on your coaster to calculate the bill at the end.
Even though she's not a beer drinker, I did convince Mona to try the kölsch
since this is where it's made. We ended up with a total of six beers on our bill....but I won't divulge who drank how many.
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