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Sweet fruit character from German Pilsner malt meets a crackery, bready finish in this traditional Kölsch-style ale. German noble hops, with Perle and Saphir named, round it out, and at 4.8% it is a crusher and a true all-day drinker. It comes around in rotation. Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh has widened from hop-forward beginnings to traditional styles from around the globe.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopbreadyfruity
noble hop
bready
fruity
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
German noble hops lead with a restrained, herbal and slightly peppery character, supported by Perle and Saphir contributing subtle green and floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Not Always Present

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed, creating a lively yet composed visual presence typical of the style.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

German noble hops lead with a restrained, herbal and slightly peppery character, supported by Perle and Saphir contributing subtle green and floral notes. Beneath lies a clean, grainy malt sweetness with hints of wheat bread and a whisper of orchard fruit, all bound together by neutral, crisp fermentation character.

noble hops, herbalwheat bread, grainyorchard fruit notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and a bready, crackery core that defines the mid-palate experience. German noble hops provide measured bitterness and a dry, slightly peppery counterpoint, while a light fruity undertone maintains balance and drinkability throughout.

malt sweetnessbready, crackeryrestrained bitternessbalanced, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, fading to a lingering cereal note and a subtle herbal hop impression. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without astringency.

crisp, drycereal noterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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.

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