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Gokurosama

Godspeed Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Kölsch · One of 39 Kölschs in hopIQ

Godspeed's take on Kölsch, which it places alongside Altbier and Weizen as one of the few traditional ales left in Germany. The version brewed in Toronto comes out clean and crisp with apple and pear notes and a touch of honey. The brewery stresses that the style is meant to be drunk fresh and calls it a brewmaster's favourite. 4.8% in a 355 ml can.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Gokurosama

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of the Kölsch style.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, delicate fruit esters—ripe pear and green apple dominate, supported by a subtle honey note. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbal spice without assertiveness. The yeast character is clean and neutral, allowing the fruit and malt to shine through.

pear, applehoney sweetnessnoble hopsclean fermentation

Taste

The palate is crisp and dry, with a light malt backbone providing subtle sweetness and grain notes. Fruit esters carry through on entry and mid-palate, while moderate bitterness from refined Edelpilz hops arrives mid-way and settles cleanly. The mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing, never heavy.

crisp, drylight maltz foundationcitrus finishbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is short to medium, with the bitterness fading gracefully and leaving behind a faint honey note and dry grain whisper. Clean, inviting, and designed for the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gokurosama

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 Gokurosama

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

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