Kölsch Service + Beer Trivia

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Kölsch service is a traditional way of serving Kölsch beer that originated in Cologne, Germany. It involves servers, called köbes, bringing fresh glasses of Kölsch to customers at their tables without having to order a refill. Here are some details about Kölsch service:
Glassware
Kölsch is served in a tall, thin, cylindrical glass called a stange, which holds about 7 ounces of beer. The stange’s shape helps it retain foam, which protects the beer from oxidation.
Serving tray
Köbes carry the stanges on a circular tray called a kranz. A kranz can hold up to 18 stanges.
Marking coasters
Köbes mark a tick on the customer’s coaster each time they are served a full glass.
Signal for “check please”
When a customer is done, they place their coaster on top of their glass.
Atmosphere
Kölsch service is meant to create a lively atmosphere while ensuring that customers have fresh, cold beer.