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Gilden Kölsch

Gilden Kölsch
Germany·Kölsch
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Subtly spicy and light on hops: Gilden Kölsch is made from water, barley malt, wheat malt and hops under the Reinheitsgebot, refined with yeast. Its name goes back to Cologne's Gildenhaus opposite the town hall, where the story begins in the 13th century. In Low German, "gilden" also stands for a drinking bout, and in 1869 the house became home and namesake of the Kölsch.

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
wheatspicymalty
wheat
spicy
malty
clean
yeasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle spice and soft grain character, derived from the blend of barley and wheat malts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gilden Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Gilden Kölsch presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, creating delicate lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation delivers steady, gentle bubbles throughout.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle spice and soft grain character, derived from the blend of barley and wheat malts. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained herbal and floral note without dominating. A clean yeast signature adds delicate fruity undertones and an overall crisp, inviting quality.

subtle spicesoft grainnoble hopsclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and refreshing, with a gentle malt sweetness balanced by restrained bittering hops. Mid-palate reveals wheat's soft, slightly doughy texture alongside a hint of spice that lingers pleasantly. The finish remains dry and clean, with minimal hop burn and a balanced, approachable profile.

light malt sweetnesswheat characterrestrained bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

Gilden Kölsch concludes with a short to medium dry finish, leaving a clean palate ready for the next sip. A whisper of spice and subtle grain lingers without any lingering heaviness.

short-medium dryclean, inviting
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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Food Pairing

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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.

Finding a similar Kölsch

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