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Beer And The Attractive Force Of Gravity

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The B'Oracle   |   Wednesday, January 25 2012

Sunner Kolsch :  Sometimes the attractive force of beer pulls me away from my comfort zone and deposits me in the orbit of a bright star; Sunner Kolsch is one such star.

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Gravity is the attractive force between all objects that possess mass; it shapes and influences everything in our universe. I've seen the positive and negative effects of gravity throughout the course of Human history. The unfortunate attraction between Pam Anderson, Tommy Lee and a video camera will affect me for another millennium. So, the larger the mass, the more powerful the force of gravity pulls to the center. Yes, it’s true; gravity is the never ending force that continues its influence until the death of the body containing mass. This force of attraction is all around us and produces unique results. From the unlikely couple next door to the unfortunate coupling and reproduction of strange underdeveloped creatures called actors and actresses. Fortunately we are insulated from these unsavory beings by the most powerful matter in our universe, Beer. But between the two - beer and gravity - too much of one of these and you’re home explaining the tatoo to Mrs. B'Oracle.

I’ve been getting pulled around by the attractive force of beer since they were brewing this stuff in Iraq 6000 years ago. But every now and then, I get called to the alter of Sunner Kolsch, especially when I visit Cologne Germany. I’ve been coming to Cologne since it was declared a Free Imperial City in 1475. That night I partied like Britney Spears on steroids, and woke up in a field next to a sheep herder with a smile on his face. Anyway, Cologne is known for the arts, with 30 museums to choose from you can spend weeks touring and still have more to visit. It’s a wonder Sunner Kolsch doesn’t have their own of equal mass.

With a beautiful opaque hue and a light golden color, you’re expecting one dimensional and light but you’d be wrong. Once the beer settles in the glass, you’re greeted with an antique white head that’s slightly firm with a medium life. The nose is grassy, with slight citrus and wheat, which is followed up by cardamom and a hint of currants. An elegant nose that’s deserving of an equal contribution by flavor, and it delivers. With upfront butter, and a surprising contribution from malt and follow up sensations like bread, sprite and herbs, you just know these people were cooking when they brewed this stuff.

During the cold war, Germany was famous for two things: beautiful women who could kick the crap out of “Arnold Schwarzenegger” and Weiner Schnitzel. Lord knows I love beautiful women, but to accompany this beer I had to go with the Weiner Schnitzel with red wine and raspberry braised cabbage and gnocchi. The crust of the schnitzel along with the gnocchi and the butter flavor of the beer started playing Chopin in my mouth, incredible. The crescendo was the citrus and the spritz feels combining with the braised cabbage; it was like they were playing for dessert. I was so filled with joy I grabbed my accordion and started chasing the women around the room. I thought the ladies were screaming with the pleasure of the chase, that is, until the police showed up and trussed me like a dinner roast and threw me in the paddy wagon. Not sure, but I may have misread that situation.

This is a 4 tusk beer that deserves attention and loyalty. I’m a stout boar by nature, but sometimes the attractive force of beer pulls me away from my comfort zone and deposits me in the orbit of a bright star; Sunner Kolsch is one such star. I enjoyed the orbit, but the crash to Earth was even better. Enjoy