After an amazingly fast and efficient train ride from Frankfurt Airport we arrived at a sunny Cologne and after dumping our bags, headed straight to Brauerei zur Malzmühle for our first taste of the local beer, Kölsch . Our expectations were certainly met and after navigating the menu were presented with the schweinshaxe of our dreams.
Awake bright and early the next day (thanks body clock), we went to lock ourselves into Cologne's history.
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| As you can see, some people went to significantly more effort than us |
Next up was Cologne's most famous landmark, the intimidating but spectacular Kölner Dom . The excruciating detail on every element of the cathedral was truly a sight to behold.
After a light lunch of multiple Päffgen Kölsch , half a block of cheese with mustard (halver hahn) and so much blood sausage ("Kölsch caviar") that not much of the swine it was made from would've remained, we finished off our time in Cologne with a few Kölsch from Früh , for good measure.
For those that don't know (and care) Kölsch is the regional Cologne speciality and is served in little 200ml test tube shaped glasses. The fresh, happy, dry brew is like the gift that keeps on giving - until you place a coaster on top of your beer the Köbes will continue to replenish your empty glass, with the numbers of glasses you've consumed marked on your coaster. "Possibly the best system ever" - Nix
The Beers
Mühlen Kölsch
Päffgen Kölsch
Früh Kölsch
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