Sowing the Sun Kölsch, There Does Not Exist (4pk)

KÖLSCH • 5%

Sowing The Sun, our take on the golden Kölsch biers of Cologne, is brewed with heirloom “Barke” Pilsner malt + wheat and is hopped with Hallertau Tradition & Hallertau Mittlefrüh. Fermented at low temperatures for ale fermentaions and lagered for many moons, this beer is light on the palette, has the perfect smooth bitterness, and finished clean and crisp. Tasting notes of barn hay with subtle citrus and white grape aromatics.

About the Brewery

Nestled in the heart of San Luis Obispo, There Does Not Exist is a brewery that wears its paradox proudly. Co-founded by Max Montgomery, formerly of Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks, this cerebral brewery takes its name from a Zen kōan—and that spirit of curiosity, duality, and contradiction infuses everything they do.

From the outside, it might seem like another art-forward taproom tucked into an industrial district. But step inside and it’s clear: this is a space for both thinkers and drinkers. Their beers straddle the line between West Coast crispness and Belgian funk, between modern haze and traditional technique. You might find a perfectly attenuated German-style pilsner next to a cloudy IPA bursting with expressive, yeast-driven esters. Their saisons and foeder-aged ales nod toward old-world farmhouse brewing, but always with a fresh perspective.

TDNE isn’t just about what’s in the glass—it’s about inviting you to consider what could be in the glass. The visuals are minimal and modern, but always with a wink. The beer names, the label art, the very idea of the brand—it’s all playfully cryptic. But the quality is no mystery: precise fermentation, thoughtful ingredients, and a refusal to settle for ordinary.

For us, There Does Not Exist is a reminder that craft beer can still be surprising. Still mysterious. Still a little weird—in the best possible way.