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HooDoo German Kölsch

HooDoo Brewing Company
United States·Kölsch
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HooDoo's authentic Kölsch — 5.1% ABV, brewed with proper Cologne-style yeast that walks the line between ale and lager character. Crisp, smooth, European in spirit. One of the two beers HooDoo is known for pouring in Fairbanks (alongside their IPA). Packaged in 4-pack tallboys to-go.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
cleanfruitymalty
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, subtle profile typical of authentic Kölsch.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo German Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good Schaumhaftung, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, subtle profile typical of authentic Kölsch. Delicate fruity esters emerge alongside a restrained, bread-like malt character, with a whisper of noble hop spice in the background. The overall impression is European and understated, allowing the Cologne yeast strain's signature balance to shine through.

subtle fruit estersbread-like Malznoble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and smooth on entry, with a light malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. The mid-palate delivers a clean, refreshing character with minimal bitterness (25 IBU), allowing delicate fruity and grainy notes to express themselves. The finish is dry and quenching, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

crisp entrylight and smoothdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with a pleasant residual dryness that encourages continued drinking. No harsh edges or astringency linger.

cleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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