Crosby's Kitchen & CocktailCurious Cricket Cucumber Basil

The heat of summer begs for lighter beers to enjoy while the temperatures rise. Lighter refreshment does not require an absence of complexity and flavor in beers and our latest from Linsey’s Lab is an excellent example. The Kölsch-style ales popular in Germany’s summer work well in Colorado as well, however with this new beer, we attempt to expand the profile of our deliciously refreshing Kölsch-style ale working with subtle additions of cucumber to bring a bright freshness of flavor along with a hint of basil. The combination of these two seasonal ingredients – we waited until the cucumbers were ready here in Northern Colorado – creates a wonderfully crisp aroma combination. Light flavorful cucumber characteristics are complemented by the clear basil notes both present in the effervescent body of the beer. Overall a refreshing twist on the traditional Kölsch style that makes a wonderful summertime beer.