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QBrew Kölsch

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A Kölsch brewed as a charity release with a Toronto radio station, with proceeds supporting a relief fund for the Canadian music industry. Following the German model it is fermented cool with ale yeast and then conditioned cold, which leaves it crisp and clean. The aroma offers a slightly sweet apple and pear character with a subtle noble hop note. Soft on the palate, balanced in malt and bitterness, and refreshing through the finish.

ABV
4.6%
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
cleanfruitynoble hop
clean
fruity
noble hop
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate fruitiness—apple and pear notes emerge cleanly without phenolic character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for QBrew Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms on the pour with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate fruitiness—apple and pear notes emerge cleanly without phenolic character. A subtle noble hop presence grounds the aroma, lending a gentle herbal and slightly floral dimension. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting, with no rough edges or solvent notes.

apple, pearnoble hop characterclean and freshgently herbal

◐ Taste

Soft entry with a well-balanced malt foundation that is never heavy or cloying. The palate sits comfortably between restrained sweetness and restrained bitterness, with hop bitterness adding structure without aggression. A smooth mouthfeel and crisp quality carry through the mid-palate, making this beer approachable and easy-drinking.

balanced malt and bitternesssmooth mouthfeelcrisp palatesoft sweetness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering fruit notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste is refreshing and brief, allowing the beer to be immediately inviting for another sip.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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What is a Kölsch?

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