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QBrew Kölsch

Mill Street Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Kölsch · One of 42 Kölschs in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kölsch.
Hop character
noble hop
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of QBrew Kölsch

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange
Recommended for this style

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with QBrew Kölsch

About Kölsch

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kölsch?

Kölsch is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kölsch

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, refreshing character as QBrew Kölsch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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