hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Pecktacular

Tap to rate

The 14th beer in the Hazy Pale Ale series from Kuehn Kunz Rosen. Cloudy and deep yellow, with a sweetish, fruity aroma from the French Barbe Rouge hop. A restrained bitterness stays discreetly behind a creamy body shaped by buckwheat malt. Oat flakes and wheat malt round out the recipe, for a harmonious drink that makes you want the next glass.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltywheat
fruity
malty
wheat
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The French Barbe Rouge hop leads with fruity, stone fruit notes that suggest peach and apricot.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pecktacular

◎ Appearance

Deep golden yellow with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style and suspension from yeast. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the pour.

deep goldencloudy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The French Barbe Rouge hop leads with fruity, stone fruit notes that suggest peach and apricot. A subtle sweetness sits beneath, supported by gentle malt character from the buckwheat base. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without sharp edges or aggressive hop bite.

stone fruitBarbe Rouge hopsoft sweetnessclean malt bed

◐ Taste

Creamy mouthfeel dominates from the first sip, built on the foundation of buckwheat and oat flakes that smooth the palate. Fruity sweetness carries through the mid-palate with wheat malt adding a gentle grain presence. Bitterness arrives with restraint, finishing at 40 IBU—present but subordinate, allowing the creamy, harmonious character to remain central.

full mouthfeelsmooth grainrestrained bitternessfruity sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, without harsh drying. A lingering sweetness and soft malt character encourage another sip.

cleaninviting return
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Pecktacular

More from Kuehn Kunz Rosen

All Day Long
All Day Long
Light Lager
1%·Mild
Find matches →
Gutenberg Bock
Gutenberg Bock
Doppelbock
8.5%·Mild
Find matches →
Harvest From Paradise
Hop Dog
Hop Dog
New England IPA
6.9%·Mild
Find matches →
KUEHN Hell
KUEHN Hell
Helles Lager
4.7%·Mild
Find matches →
KUEHN Pils
KUEHN Pils
German Pilsner
4.9%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Kuehnes Blondes
Mainzer Dom Bräu
Mainzer Dom Bräu
Helles Lager
5.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, creamy, fruity character as Pecktacular will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →