Eric Warner Libros

Murder and Death, Cow Mouth, Gut Rot, Bitchy Maid—judging from the recipe names, the beer-drinking public of Cologne during the Middle Ages was a tough crowd. Home to this delicate golden ale, Cologne (Koln in German) enjoys one of the oldest brewing traditions around.

Warner taps years of personal experience to profile the history, tradition, and brewing techniques of this truly unique beer style.