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Hellers Kölsch

Hellers
Germany·Kölsch
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HELLERS Kölsch is the everyday beer of the Brauhaus on Roonstraße. Since in-house brewing ended in 2024 it has been made to a new recipe under the Kölsch Konvention from water, barley malt and hop extract, replacing the organic recipe of the former in-house brewery. It pours clear straw-gold under a fine-pored white head. The nose is light, with grainy malt and a faint herbal touch. The palate is mild and lightly fruity with a soft malt sweetness over a slim body, and a fresh, slightly tart finish closes on a restrained, fine bitterness.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfruityherbal
malty
fruity
herbal
tart
clean
Aroma
The nose is delicate and understated, leading with grainy malt character that recalls biscuit and bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hellers Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Hellers Kölsch presents a bright straw-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine-pored white head that shows good retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the pale body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Kölsch.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and understated, leading with grainy malt character that recalls biscuit and bread crust. A faint herbal note emerges on closer inspection, likely from the hop extract, adding subtle complexity without dominating the bouquet. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, emphasizing the beer's approachable everyday character.

grainy maltsubtle herbalbiscuit noteslight and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and lightly fruity, with a gentle malt sweetness that carries a delicate esters character across the mid-palate. The slim body allows the flavors to remain focused and refreshing rather than heavy, while a subtle tartness begins to build toward the finish. A restrained, fine bitterness emerges cleanly without harshness, balancing the sweetness with precision.

soft malt sweetnesslightly fruityfresh tartnessfine bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and slightly tart, with the fine bitterness lingering gently on the palate without overstaying. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving a dry, refreshing impression that encourages another sip.

crisp and drysubtle lingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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

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