Doc does Cologne

[Doc]

No point breaking with tradition so I'll start my report early

Going up to Manchester Airport Wednesday as we have an early flight out to cologne Thursday for 3 days.

Been busy planning the itinerary which is.
A talk on the Cologne sewage systems from 1845 to the present day which includes a slide show and free tea & biscuits.
A Lederhosen fashion show with local makers on site for purchases
A guided tour of Cologne cathedral. Refreshments extra.
History of Eau De Cologne which originated in Cologne in 1709
A tour of the Lindt chocolate museum
A talk and tour of the famous Cologne Red light district with free condoms ( extras to be paid for and credit cards excepted )
Also I will be doing a Wapping style wonder with pictures and brief descriptions.

So as you can see a very busy few days.

 

[stever1]

Enjoy

 

[paul08]

The WW2 Gestapo HQ should not be missed

 

[Tinytim]

Following

 

[Wapping]

A talk on the Cologne sewage systems from 1845 to the present day which includes a slide show and free tea & biscuits.

Make sure the bloke doing the talk and handing round the biscuits has washed his hands.

 

[GSian]

If you get chance pop into Papa Joe's Beirsalon for a glass of Kolch and put a Euro in the juke box, it's worth it for the novelty. Just make a note of how many beers you have, they don't mark the beer mat.

It's not far to walk from the Dom.

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/2017/08/23/papa-joes-biersalon-cologne/

 

[Doc]

If you get chance pop into Papa Joe's Beirsalon for a glass of Kolch and put a Euro in the juke box, it's worth it for the novelty. Just make a note of how many beers you have, they don't mark the beer mat.

It's not far to walk from the Dom.

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/2017/08/23/papa-joes-biersalon-cologne/

Nice one. 10 minutes from my hotel.

 

[brut33]

If you get chance pop into Papa Joe's Beirsalon for a glass of Kolch and put a Euro in the juke box, it's worth it for the novelty. Just make a note of how many beers you have, they don't mark the beer mat.

It's not far to walk from the Dom.

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/2017/08/23/papa-joes-biersalon-cologne/

That's the name of my lads bar
One of the few places in the UK who sell it. (Apologies for the thread hijack)

Nice one. 10 minutes from my hotel.

Kolsch is a great pint you won't be disappointed.

That's unless you get distracted by the rosé.

What ever you sup,...Prost

 

[Doc]

That's the name of my lads bar
One of the few places in the UK who sell it. (Apologies for the thread hijack)
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Kolsch is a great pint you won't be disappointed.

That's unless you get distracted by the rosé.

What ever you sup,...Prost

No I'll definitely give it a go.
Cheers

 

[walkingpictures]

Would sir like to purchase his own pair of lederhosen?

Have a good'un Doc

 

[EVskiy]

Nice one. 10 minutes from my hotel.

On the way there, 2.5 hours on the way back to the hotel

 

[Doc]

Would sir like to purchase his own pair of lederhosen?

Have a good'un Doc

Cheers and not a good look i don't think.

 

[wessie]

Cheers and not a good look i don't think.View attachment 378000

have you had some work done?

 

[FatAl]

I was in Cologne last month getting dragged around the Christmas markets by the good wife and another couple we went with. Kolsch is a decent brew and a bit stronger than some of the other beers, my mate and I drank a fair few litres of the stuff during our stay. There's not much left of the 'old town' 90% of it was destroyed by the RAF, best not mention the war.

 

[EVskiy]

I was in Cologne last month getting dragged around the Christmas markets by the good wife and another couple we went with. Kolsch is a decent brew and a bit stronger than some of the other beers, my mate and I drank a fair few litres of the stuff during our stay. There's not much left of the 'old town' 90% of it was destroyed by the RAF, best not mention the war.

 

[paul08]

“Kolsch is a great pint you won't be disappointed.“

You’ll cause a riot trying to drink Kölsch by the pint! It is served in a 200ml glass to ensure it stays fresh for you to drink. The head on top of the drink is very important to a German. If it has no head, they will refuse to drink it.

Btw, if you finish your glass of Kolsch and leave the empty glass in front of you, the waiter will automatically assume you want another and replace it with a fresh glass. If/when you have had enough, you must put a drink mat on top of the empty glass

 

[EVskiy]

Btw, if you finish your glass of Kolsch and leave the empty glass in front of you, the waiter will automatically assume you want another and replace it with a fresh glass. If/when you have had enough, you must put a drink mat on top of the empty glass

German drinking etiquette. Like it.

 

[Oldrat]

The Cologne cable car is quite an eye opener..

 

[Doc]

“Kolsch is a great pint you won't be disappointed.“

You’ll cause a riot trying to drink Kölsch by the pint! It is served in a 200ml glass to ensure it stays fresh for you to drink. The head on top of the drink is very important to a German. If it has no head, they will refuse to drink it.

Btw, if you finish your glass of Kolsch and leave the empty glass in front of you, the waiter will automatically assume you want another and replace it with a fresh glass. If/when you have had enough, you must put a drink mat on top of the empty glass

Sounds wonderful too me but my itinerary might go out of the window.

 

[TIJ650]

That's the name of my lads bar
One of the few places in the UK who sell it. (Apologies for the thread hijack)
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Kolsch is a great pint you won't be disappointed.

That's unless you get distracted by the rosé.

What ever you sup,...Prost

When I was in Cologne, the Kolsch was actually served in 0.2L glasses. My initial response was wtf?!, but it actually works pretty good and forms the perfect head.
After a few days there I was smitten and bought a box of the little fuckers. I normally drink German beer out of them back home still. Slightly gay, but trust me!! lol
Where’s your son’s bar?
Wigan??