https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/09/21/the-bay-areas-new-infatuation-with-kolsch-craft-beer/

Kölsch is a relatively uncommon beer style that’s suddenly taking off around the Bay Area. That’s a good thing, because it certainly deserves that love and attention. It’s delicious — especially during the toasty weather so typical of late summer and early fall on the West Coast.

If you haven’t tried it yet, here’s a little background on this 1,000-plus-year-old brew, its modern versions and some suggestions for tasting it around the Bay.