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Lemon, honey and rose lead the aroma, followed by notes of fresh-cut grass and bread dough. Cashmere and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops meet Maine Malt House Pilsner, Blue Ox Vyenna and Carahell in this 5% Kölsch, an annual release. The name nods to Azure Bluets, tiny pale-blue woodland flowers that appear in early April as the snow melts. The recipe began in the Black Barn Program and became a perennial favorite.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyhoneyfloral
grassy
honey
floral
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and honey, supported by delicate floral notes reminiscent of pale blue wildflowers.
also:clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spring

◎ Appearance

Spring presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and honey, supported by delicate floral notes reminiscent of pale blue wildflowers. Fresh-cut grass and soft bread dough emerge in the middle register, grounded by the refined character of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Cashmere noble hops. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh edges.

lemon, honey, rosefresh grassnoble-hop characterbread dough

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a balanced interplay of honey sweetness and subtle grassy herbalism, followed by a gentle bread-malt foundation from the Maine Malt House Pilsner and Vienna contributions. The 22 IBU noble-hop bitterness arrives measured and refined, never aggressive. The finish is crisp and clean, with a light malty dryness that invites another sip.

honey-forwardgrainy sweetnessmeasured bitternesscrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and pleasantly dry, leaving behind subtle floral and grassy notes. The finish is refreshing and light, characteristic of the style.

dryshort aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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