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Birth of the Kühl
- Kölsch
- 5% ABV
- Label approved Jul 27
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Twelvenote Brew Co.'s Kölsch. Label approved 27 July 2026.
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How to serve it
- Serve at
- 40–45°F (4–7°C)
- Glass
- Stange: a slim cylinder that keeps a delicate beer fresh and lively
- Goes with
- Grilled fish, Sushi, Fried chicken
About 145–160 calories and 12–16 g carbs
About 100 of those calories come from the alcohol.
General guidance for Kölsch. Calories and carbs are estimates from the ABV and how the style usually finishes; numbers the brewery prints beat ours. More beer tools
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About this beer
This is the 6th of 22 labels we have from Twelvenote Brew Co. It is one of 17 kölsch labels approved in July 2026. Its label was approved 2 days after it was submitted. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.
The label features the beer name "BIRTH OF THE KÜHL" set in two-tone typography—cyan capitals with white lowercase letters—centered on a periwinkle field. A circular graphic in cyan surrounds part of the text, functioning as a visual anchor. The composition is spare and geometric, with marketing copy in a serif typeface to the right and the Twelvennote Brew Co. and Recording Sessions logos positioned below the main title. The palette is restricted to periwinkle, cyan, white, and black, creating a cool, restrained appearance.
From the label“A crisp, clean Kölsch inspired by cool jazz—light malt, floral hops, and smooth style in perfect, laid-back harmony. Sip easy.”
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A starting-point recipe from the style and the ABV on the label: derived, not tasted, and the sheet says which is which.
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Style: Amber/Other AleBrewery: Twelvenote Brew Co.