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Peters Kölsch

Peters
Germany·Kölsch
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Peters Kölsch is the only beer of the brand: a top-fermented Kölsch at 4.8 percent, cold-conditioned after fermentation in the Cologne manner. It pours clear and pale gold under a firm white head. The nose is bready with a grainy edge and a faint fruitiness from the ale yeast that recalls apple and a touch of citrus. On the palate soft pale malt meets a hop bitterness that is firm for the style, with a spicy, herbal note. The body is light to medium and crisp, and the finish is dry and lightly bitter, closing on a spicy, cracker-like note.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyherbalspicy
bready
herbal
spicy
malty
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bready, grainy malt character, giving way to a subtle fruitiness from the ale yeast.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peters Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Peters Kölsch presents a pale gold hue that is crystal clear, with excellent transparency. A firm white head builds with the pour and displays solid retention and fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is brisk and visible, appropriate to the style.

pale goldcrystal clearfirm white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bready, grainy malt character, giving way to a subtle fruitiness from the ale yeast. Notes of green apple and a faint citrus zest emerge on closer inspection, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

breadygrainygreen applesubtle citrus

◐ Taste

Soft pale malt enters on the palate, met quickly by a firm hop bitterness that stands out for the style without overwhelming the delicate malt base. A spicy, herbal quality develops mid-palate, adding complexity and keeping the profile dry. The light to medium body provides structure without heaviness, and the crisp character maintains interest throughout.

soft maltfirm bitternessspicy-herbalcrisp, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lightly bitter aftertaste that fades gracefully. A cracker-like, spicy note lingers pleasantly, closing the experience on a refreshing note typical of the Kölsch tradition.

dry finishspicy notelightly bitter
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kölsch?

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