Cucumber Kolsch

Brewed with their pals at Ramen Shop in Oakland, this easy drinkin’ kölsch uses Japanese cucumbers to create a perfect summer refresher. Grown at Hikari Farms in Watsonville, the cucumbers give the beer a lovely note of melon and a touch of tartness. Locally produced pilsner malt from Admiral Maltings creates a layer of sweet hay and subtle maltiness, while gentle hopping adds a hint of lemon zest and even more melon. Pair it with your weekend romps through the California wilderness and, yes, a bowl of ramen — think of it like a side of crisp, cool cucumber 4.8% abv