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Kentucky Kolsch

Alltech's Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
United States·Kölsch
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A light, clean, slightly fruity Kölsch-style ale brewed in the tradition of Cologne, reimagined for Lexington. Crisp with a delicate hop character and a smooth, refreshing finish. The lighter sibling to the distillery's barrel-aged heavyweights.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruityhoppy
clean
fruity
hoppy
wheat
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy Malz notes characteristic of the style, supported by subtle citrus and stone fruit esters from the ale yeast.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kentucky Kolsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright visual presence. A delicate white head forms quickly and maintains fine retention with detailed lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy Malz notes characteristic of the style, supported by subtle citrus and stone fruit esters from the ale yeast. Noble hop character emerges as a gentle backdrop—restrained and refined rather than assertive, contributing herbal and slightly spicy undertones without dominating the profile.

clean grainsubtle citrusnoble hop characterdelicate fruit esters

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with soft Malz sweetness balanced by a restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that arrives mid-palate without harshness. The body remains light and elegant, allowing the interplay between clean malt backbone and delicate fruity notes to develop clearly. Finish drives toward dryness with lingering hop definition.

soft malt backbonerestrained bitternesslight bodybalanced dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with a dry aftertaste that invites another sip. No harsh edges or lingering heaviness; instead, a sense of refinement and ease.

clean dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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What is a Kölsch?

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