Shackleton Kölsch is the flagship brew from this Western Cape company. This 500ml can offers a perfect blend of ale and lager qualities. The brewers use ale yeast but finish the beer with cold conditioning. This unique hybridization process creates a sessionable, spritzy texture. It achieves the clean finish of a German lager. The subtle hop bitterness is balanced. Shackleton Kölsch is a crisp, clean, and easy-drinking favourite. It perfectly honours the traditional method from Cologne, Germany.
- Gold Award Winner: It won Gold at the prestigious African Beer Cup 2025 (Pale Bitter European Beer category).
- Top-Selling: It is the brewery’s best-selling craft draught option.
- Reviewer Praise: Drinkers often call it “one of the best Kölsch styles in SA” for its refreshing character.
The beer pours a brilliant, clear gold. It offers a clean, low-malt aroma. A slight sweet grain scent is evident. The flavour is light, crisp, and extremely clean. A subtle, moderate spicy hop presence is refreshing. The spritzy texture leads to a subtly lingering, dry finish.
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