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‘The champagne of pale ales’: my search for the perfect kölsch beer in Cologne
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‘Kölsch is not a drink, it is a religion’ in Cologne, and it’s only brewed in and around the German city. But which of the many beautiful, storied beer halls serves up the best?
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- Guardian staff reporter
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- Sep 28, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
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- Sep 28, 2026, 5:42 PM UTC
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