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Krisp

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Soft, well-rounded malt carries delicate notes of almond and cracker, with a bready touch, set against the spiciness of Tettnanger hops and a bright white-grape flavor that comes from the Kölsch yeast. A 4.5% ABV Kölsch-style ale from Grist House, the family-run Pittsburgh brewery.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicy hopbreadymalty
spicy hop
bready
malty
fruity
nutty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a delicate spice character from Tettnanger hops, complemented by soft almond and cracker notes from the malt base.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krisp

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow body with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of the Kölsch style. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a delicate spice character from Tettnanger hops, complemented by soft almond and cracker notes from the malt base. A subtle bready warmth underpins the bouquet, while the Kölsch yeast contributes a distinctive white-grape fruitiness that rounds out the profile without overwhelming the other elements.

spicy hopsalmond, crackerwhite grapebready warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the soft malt providing a well-rounded sweetness that balances the restrained spiciness of the noble hops. Mid-palate reveals a gentle nuttiness and continued bready character, while the white-grape yeast note adds subtle fruitiness. The bitterness remains moderate and refined, never harsh, allowing the delicate malt complexity to shine through.

crisp entrynutty malt sweetnessnoble hop spicefruity balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a dry to off-dry quality that leaves the palate crisp without astringency. A lingering almond and cracker note fades gently, inviting the next sip.

clean, dry finishcrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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