A new release that fits into daily life in Setouchi


Kagawa Prefecture's Takamatsu City-based Setouchi Brewery has announced a new product, Köln. It is one of the ISLAND Series, which aims to "nourish everyday life" in line with the Setouchi climate, and its style is Kölsch Style. With an alcohol content of 4.5%, it is designed to feel light and easy to drink.

A name derived from Cologne


The post explains that the name Köln comes from Cologne, Germany, the city where the beer style Kölsch originated. It also introduces the background of the style itself, under which only beers brewed there can call themselves Kölsch, revealing the brewery's intent behind the naming.

Gentle aroma, dry finish


In the tasting notes, the key points are a gentle, honey-like aroma and a toasted fragrance reminiscent of freshly baked brioche. It is positioned as a refined craft beer with a light mouthfeel that still hides a strong sense of elegance.

The concept of the ISLAND Series as a whole is to suit the warm, dry air of Setouchi by finishing the beer dry. Another characteristic is that, with everyday use in mind, the series is limited to low-alcohol beers at 4.5% or below. Rather than flashiness, the series emphasizes drinkability that blends naturally into everyday moments.

Where to buy and where it was photographed


"Köln" is sold at the brewery's attached bottle shop, Riverside 351, and through the online store. The photos in the post were taken at the rose garden of Sunport Takamatsu in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, and the quiet scenery by the harbor enhances the calm worldview of this beer.

Setouchi Brewery continues to create products that reflect the nature and seasonal feel of Setouchi, handling everything in-house from planning and brewing to packaging and shipping. That approach, focused on how to capture the region's atmosphere in a single glass, is also clearly reflected in this Kölsch Style release.