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Capital City Kölsch

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Light and subtle: the delicate flavours sit close to a clean American pilsner yet are more complex than a typical six-pack lager. A long cold conditioning gives this Kölsch its lager-like character. The brewery reworked its old recipe after tasting Kölsch in Germany, and brews it at Blind Tiger in Topeka, Kansas.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2011
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2012
Great American Beer Festival
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is subtle and refined, leading with clean malt notes and a whisper of noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capital City Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Capital City Kölsch presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent head forms with delicate Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of the style's refined character.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and refined, leading with clean malt notes and a whisper of noble hop character. There is no aggressive hop presence—instead, a gentle herbal and floral undertone emerges from careful conditioning. A touch of soft grain sweetness rounds out the profile without dominating.

clean maltnoble hop herbssoft graindelicate balance

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with a smooth malt foundation that recalls bread and grain without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the delicate malt character to shine through. The finish is dry and refreshing, with no lingering harshness, making each sip inviting.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth mouthfeelcrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and crisp, with the malt fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No astringency or clinging bitterness remains.

clean dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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