'The champagne of pale ales': my search for the perfect kölsch beer in Cologne | Travel
Key takeaway
Kölsch beer's EU protected status restricts the name to Cologne brewers, shielding them from outside competition.
- Step 1 · The triggerEU PGI status restricts the Kölsch name to beers brewed in Cologne, excluding outside producers.
- Step 2 · Knock-onCologne breweries like Brauhaus Früh am Dom and Brauhaus Sion face less competition and maintain brand exclusivity.
- Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs importing or distributing beer encounter higher costs and limited access to authentic Kölsch, affecting product range and pricing.
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Source: theguardian.com
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