kölsch

/kəʊlʃ/US/koʊlʃ/

kölsch is the alternative letter-case form of Kölsch.

Proper noun capitalized: Kölsch

Kölsch

The Germanic/German dialect spoken in and around Cologne, Germany, part of the Ripuarian language area

Synonyms:

Colognian

Kölsch (countable and uncountable, plural Kölsches or Kölschs)

A type of lager-conditioned ale traditionally brewed in and around Cologne, Germany.
- We are starting to see more Kölschs, more Pilseners, and a renaissance of so-called “pre-Prohibition-style” lagers. This is a positive trend. Compared to pale ales, amber ales and “amber” lagers, true Kölschs and Pilseners have been underrepresented in the mix of brands produced by microbrewers...1999, The New Brewer, page 11
- Looking at the industry as a whole, I see a rich and diverse beer culture in America that offers everything from lightly flavored summer Kölsches to unbelievably assertive imperial IPAs.2003, The New Brewer, page 39

Borrowed from German Kölsch.

What does kölsch mean?: Kölsch means the Germanic/German dialect spoken in and around Cologne, Germany, part of the Ripuarian language area.
What is kölsch the alternative letter-case form of?: Kölsch is the alternative letter-case form of Kölsch.
What part of speech is kölsch?: Kölsch can be a proper noun or a noun.
How do you pronounce kölsch?: Kölsch is pronounced /kəʊlʃ/ (UK).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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