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Bugia

Mostodolce Birrificio Artigianale
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🌍 Italy · Kölsch · One of 42 Kölschs in hopIQ

Mostodolce's Kölsch — 'Bugia' means 'lie' in Italian, perhaps because it is so clean and easy to drink that you forget how many you have had. Pale straw-gold with a fine white head; the nose is delicate with light malt and soft floral hops. The palate is crisp and refreshing with a dry, clean finish. A precise, German-inspired lager-ale hybrid from the heart of Tuscany.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

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.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kölsch.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bugia

Appearance

A pale straw-gold color with excellent clarity and brightness. The head is fine and white, settling to a thin, persistent collar with delicate lacing. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence in the glass.

pale straw-goldfine white headbright and clear

Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, leading with soft, noble hop character alongside light malt notes. A gentle floral quality emerges, suggesting herbal and slightly spicy dimensions typical of classic Edelhopfen varieties. No yeast-driven esters or adjuncts intrude; the profile remains clean and composed.

soft floral hopslight maltnoble and herbal

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a clean malt foundation that never turns heavy or bready despite its subtle grain presence. Mid-palate develops a gentle bitterness and mineral quality, while hoppy notes provide definition without aggression. The overall impression is one of precision and balance—restrained yet flavorful.

crisp and cleandry mineral finishbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with bitterness fading gracefully to leave only a whisper of malt and a lingering mineral dryness. No harshness or warming alcohol; the aftertaste invites another sip.

dry and cleanshort to medium finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bugia

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 Bugia

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, floral character as Bugia will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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