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32/50 Kölsch

COAST Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Kölsch · One of 45 Kölschs in hopIQ

An organic, German-style Kölsch that's soft on the palate with delicate malt and a touch of wheat and honey. Golden and clean with a dry, lightly wine-like character and a gentle floral hop finish — crisp and supremely drinkable. Named for Charleston's latitude (32°) and Germany's (50°), it was the first commercially brewed all-organic beer in the state.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kölsch.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
honey
malty
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 32/50 Kölsch

Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

brilliant goldenfine white headexcellent claritypersistent carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz notes and a gentle wheat character, followed by subtle floral Edelhopfen aromatics. A whisper of honey and honeycomb rounds out the bouquet, creating an inviting and balanced olfactory profile without aggressive top notes.

delicate grainwheat notesfloral hopssubtle honey

Taste

Entry is silky and unobtrusive, with a clean grain foundation and soft wheat character that sits comfortably on the palate. The mid-palate develops gentle honey sweetness and a dry, almost wine-like minerality; bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, providing structure without dominating the composition.

soft palategrain-forwarddry finishrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a faint floral hop impression that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, leaving minimal residual sweetness and inviting the next sip.

dry departurefloral fadesupremely drinkable
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 32/50 Kölsch

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange
Recommended for this style

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 32/50 Kölsch

About Kölsch

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kölsch?

Kölsch is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kölsch

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as 32/50 Kölsch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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