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Molson Canadian Cold Shots

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Cold Shots takes the Molson Canadian recipe to six percent and puts it in a 222-millilitre slim can, meant to be drunk quickly and very cold. It is medium bodied for the class, with the same clean, grain-led profile as the standard beer but more malt sweetness and a noticeable warmth from the alcohol behind it. The finish is short and dry.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward 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
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is straightforward and grain-forward, with a clean malt character that dominates.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Molson Canadian Cold Shots

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a thin white head that dissipates quickly. The beer shows fine carbonation throughout, appearing crisp and clean in the glass. Lacing is minimal and does not persist on the side of the vessel.

pale goldencrystal clearlight carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is straightforward and grain-forward, with a clean malt character that dominates. Subtle bready notes emerge alongside faint sweetness, while any hop presence remains restrained and nearly imperceptible. The overall impression is mild and approachable, lacking complexity.

clean grainbready maltsubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness followed by a grainy, crisp mid-section that flows without obstruction. Alcohol warmth becomes noticeable at 6%, adding body and a gentle heat that contrasts the otherwise light character. Bitterness is minimal; the beer finishes with a dry, clean note rather than any lingering hop bite.

malt-sweet entrygrainy bodyalcohol warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is short and decidedly dry, with little residual sweetness. The alcohol warmth recedes quickly, leaving only a clean, grain-based aftertaste.

short dry finishclean aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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