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Alaskan Kölsch

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A softly malted palate balanced against the clean freshness of hops in the Cologne tradition — straw-gold and easy-drinking. First released as Alaskan's bottled summer seasonal in 2002.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralmalty
clean
floral
malty
honey
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character balanced by restrained noble hop aromatics with subtle floral and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan Kölsch

◎ Appearance

A bright straw-gold body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is gentle and steady, creating a soft, inviting visual presentation typical of the Kölsch style.

straw-goldclearfine head retentiongently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy Malz character balanced by restrained noble hop aromatics with subtle floral and herbal notes. A clean, delicate yeast presence supports the overall freshness without any harsh or oxidative edges, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet.

soft maltnoble hopsfloral notesclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a light, smooth entry with a subtle honey-like sweetness and bready malt undertones that never become cloying. A crisp, clean hop bitterness arrives in the mid-palate, finishing with a dry, refreshing quality that encourages another sip without overwhelming the delicate balance of flavours.

smooth malt sweetnesscrisp hop bitternessbready characterdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean with a lingering but gentle hop presence and a subtle malty warmth that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and straightforward, inviting repeated enjoyment.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stange

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

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About Kölsch

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