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Zunft Kölsch

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Slender, fresh Kölsch with a gentle fruity touch from top fermentation, a pleasant hop note and a feinherb, gently bitter line. Soft water from the brewery's own spring lets that character shine. Brewed in the copper kettles of Wiehl-Bielstein, a Kölsch from outside Cologne, at 4.8 % ABV and 11.3 % original gravity.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppycleanfruity
hoppy
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
Clean and inviting nose with subtle fruity esters from top fermentation, lending a light apple and pear-like quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zunft Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Lively carbonation is evident throughout, characteristic of a well-conditioned top-fermented ale.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting nose with subtle fruity esters from top fermentation, lending a light apple and pear-like quality. Noble hop character emerges gently—floral and slightly grassy—without aggressive intensity. The soft spring water allows delicate malt sweetness to surface without any harsh mineral notes.

fruity estersnoble hopsfloral accentsoft mineral

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with bright acidity and a lean, clean palate. Mid-palate develops a restrained malty backbone and measured hop bitterness that builds to a pleasant, lingering finish. The feinherb character—a gentle, refined dryness—defines the profile, with no sharp edges or cloying sweetness.

crispfeinherbbalanced bitternesslean palate

◑ Finish

Dry, moderately short finish with a subtle hoppy aftertaste that fades smoothly. A whisper of fruity character remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dryhoppy fadeclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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