Chesterfield

The Ontario beer scene is seeing a boom in kölsch-style ales, and I’m pretty damn fine with that. One such entry I’ve been seeing around lately is Chesterfield from Newmarket’s Arch Brewing Co. The beer comes in 473mL cans and contains a respectable 5.3% alcohol.

True to its pedigree, the beer has a nice golden colour. It’s slightly hazy and pours under a slim layer of white head. It has a clean yet toasty aroma. The flavour is quite mild—grainy with some toasted malt elements. The finish is extremely concise and not super flavourful.

Chesterfield is a comfortable, but not remarkable take on the pride of Cologne. I’ll buy it again, but I’m not really blown away—not nearly as enjoyable as Arch’s Dinner Jacket.

Rating: 6.5 out of 10.