Upslope’s New Limited Release: Rocky Mountain Kölsch

Our latest delicious Limited Release beer offering is here—Rocky Mountain Kölsch!

Photo by Nick Logel

Hitting shelves just in time for the summer season, Rocky Mountain Kölsch is layered in flavors inspired by the backcountry. Featuring the easy-drinking character of traditional German Kölsch yeast, and combined with Upslope’s innovative spin, Rocky Mountain Kölsch uses local Colorado honey, sage, and Mosaic and Lemondrop hops to create a bright, lemon citrus character with a touch of hops.

“We’re excited to introduce a brand new Limited Release seasonal that’s a bit of a style on its own. With a slew of ingredients you wouldn’t normally see together, our Rocky Mountain Kölsch began as an off-the-wall brewhouse creation that disregarded style and trends, but ultimately created a near perfect blend of nuanced flavor and easy going refreshment.” said Upslope head brewer, Sam Scruby. “Cool-fermented with traditional Kölsch yeast and aggressively dry-hopped with Lemondrop hops, this beer delivers subtle herbal hop notes, flavors of bright candied lemons and a touch of cooling sage, while local Colorado honey adds a delicate sweetness to the finish.”

Available April through June 2018, the Limited Release Rocky Mountain Kölsch will be offered in 12-ounce canned six packs at Upslope’s two Boulder tap rooms and across Upslope’s distribution region of the Rocky Mountains and southwestern United States.

About the Beer: 

• Stats: 5.1% ABV | 27 IBU
• Aroma: Lemon Citrus, Sage, Honey
• Body: Light
• Color: Light Gold
• Availability: April – June 2018
• Ingredients: Snowmelt, Malt, Lemondrop hops, Mosaic hops, Colorado honey, Sage, Kölsch yeast
• Food Pairings: Pan-fried trout, lemon vinaigrette salad, Brie cheese
• Distribution: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, and online at Tavour.com.

Fans looking to be the first to try Upslope’s Rocky Mountain Kölsch can plan on attending various release events:

Thursday, April 12

• Backcountry Pizza and Tap House (6-9 pm) – Boulder, CO
• Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids (6-9 pm) – Longmont, CO
• Colorado Plus (6-9 pm) – Wheat Ridge, CO
• Lucky Strike Lanes Belmar (6-8 pm) – Lakewood, CO
• Mainline Ale House (6-9 pm) – Fort Collins, CO
• The Wild Goose Meeting House (5-8 pm) – Colorado Springs, CO
• Tavern West (5-8 pm) – Frisco, CO
• The Foundry (4-6 pm) – Winter Park, CO
• Minturn Saloon (4-6 pm) – Minturn, CO
• Vail Ale House (6-8 pm) – Vail, CO
• Derailed (4-6 pm) – Durango, CO
• The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House (4-6 pm) – Taos, NM

Wednesday, April 13:

• The Burger Stand at Burro Alley (4-6pm) – Santa Fe, NM

Wednesday, May 2:

• Boulders on Broadway (6-8 pm) – Tempe, AZ