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The classic Gaffel Kölsch is a particularly fresh Cologne beer specialty, brewed with water, malt, hops and hop extract according to the proven family recipe and the German Purity Law of 1516. The fine, pleasant, slightly hopped flavor is characteristic of this traditional product and distinguishes Gaffel Kölsch from all other Kölsch brands. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

As documented finds prove, the Weilerhof farm area has been inhabited since Roman times. In addition to several small farms – hence the name Weilerhof – the manor house of the landowner Godescalcus de Wilre was located here at the beginning of the 14th century. Immediately after 1300, the Carthusians gradually bought up the entire area. After secularization, ownership of Read more...

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The Malzmühle brewery, which opened over 160 years ago, is a real family brewery, now run by the fifth generation of the Schwartz family. The historic Malzmühle brewery in the heart of Cologne’s old town has always been one of the most popular meeting places for all friends of Cologne tradition and drinking culture. The delicious Mühlen Kölsch is still Read more...

Craft beer brewery with its own spirits and other beverages as well as guided tours, restaurant and beer garden. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

Home-brewed beers in the best organic quality. Beer tastings and breweries. Brauhaus and beer garden. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

Our early Kölsch with the delicious tasty taste is a Cologne original and made from the very best raw materials. And because the people of Cologne understand how to enjoy life, our Früh Kölsch is an integral part of Cologne’s culture of life. In this sense: Cheers! Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

The top-fermenting home brewery PÄFFGEN was founded in 1883 by Hermann Päffgen. It is the oldest brewery in Cologne and still brews today in its original location in the Friesenviertel. The heart of the business beats in the brewhouse behind the beer garden. The fermentation cellar is deep down. Here the beer ferments in open vats, the foaming yeast settles Read more...