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Mühlen Kölsch

Mühlen Kölsch
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🌍 Germany · Kölsch · One of 48 Kölschs in hopIQ

Mühlen Kölsch is brewed to the Kölsch Convention from barley malt at an original gravity of 11.7 °P, fermented with top-fermenting yeast and filtered to a clear golden beer under a firm white head. The brand stresses its malty character: pale malt, bread crust and cracker-like grain lead, with a faint apple fruitiness from the ale yeast. Grassy, herbal and lightly floral hop notes follow, and the finish is dry, with a moderate bitterness that lingers briefly.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kölsch.
Hop character
grassy
herbal
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
cleanfruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mühlen Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Mühlen Kölsch presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A firm white head forms and maintains good retention with fine, tight lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Gentle carbonation creates a lively visual presence without excessive effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfirm white headtight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pale malt and a distinct bread-crust character, complemented by subtle cracker-like grain notes. A faint apple fruitiness emerges from the ale yeast, adding delicate complexity. Grassy, herbal, and lightly floral hop impressions follow, creating a refined and balanced aromatic profile.

bread crustpale maltapple fruitinessherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and malty, with bread-crust and grain-forward flavors establishing the beer's character. Mid-palate remains clean and smooth, with moderate body and the apple note subtly present. The bitterness arrives with restraint—moderate and well-integrated—allowing the malt foundation to remain prominent throughout.

crisp maltbread characterclean palatemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brief, with a lingering moderate bitterness that gradually fades. No astringency or harshness remains; the aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mühlen 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 Mühlen 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 malty, dry, bready character as Mühlen Kölsch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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