
1904
Peter Joseph Früh
James Clay
Cologne, Germany



Früh brew a style distinct to Cologne, the dangerously drinkable kölsch, a clear and crisp beer similar to lager, but with nuanced brewing methods protected by the weighty-sounding Kölsch-Konvention, a historic agreement between brewers in the city that ensures quality and consistency.
In a city famed for the style, Früh are considered one of the key players, and their brewer-run bars are some of the most atmospheric places to soak up the region’s drinking culture.
Waiters weave their way through packed benches, carrying trays of beers with which they replace any empty glass they see, unprompted. A beermat on top of the glass is the sign of surrender that stops the flow. Even the glassware is unique. Referred to as a ‘Stange’, elegant, straight-sided vessel which holds an unusual 200ml measure.
As for the beer itself? Kölsch has more subtlety and complexity than a pilsner, without some of the bitter notes and a softer carbonation, which makes for a refreshing, light golden ale.
Keep those beer mats firmly on the table, and keep the Früh Kölsch coming.
Fruh Beer - Available Now
Fruh Alkoholfrei | Non Alcoholic Beer | 24x33cl Btls NRB | Listed | 0.0% |
Fruh Kolsch | Kolsch | 24x50cl Cans | Listed | 4.8% |
Fruh Kolsch Radler | Kolsch Radler | 24x50cl Cans | Listed | 2.5% |
Our Fruh Range

Fruh Alkoholfrei
Style: | Non Alcoholic Beer |
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ABV: | 0.0% |
Alcohol-free Kolsch from Cologne, Germany
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Size: | 24x33cl Btls NRB |
Fruh Kolsch
Style: | Kolsch |
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ABV: | 4.8% |
A dangerously drinkable beer with an unsurpassed balance in K�lsch beer of malt and soft delicate hops. Pale gold in colour with a good lasting head, the hoppy, dry finish is from using Hallertau and Tettnang hops.
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Size: | 24x50cl Cans |
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Size: | 20x50cl Btls NRB |
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Size: | 30Ltr Keg a |


Fruh Kolsch Radler
Style: | Kolsch Radler |
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ABV: | 2.5% |
Radler means cyclist in German and is a refreshing mix of beer and lemonade. Fruh Radler is the orignal in Cologne with a light citrus and mildly sweet flavour. For sunny minds and for connoisserus, this beer is designed for the cyclists of Cologne and for those who want to experience their favourite beer a little differently.
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Size: | 24x50cl Cans |