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Cold Snap

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A cold-conditioned ale in the Kölsch manner, which the brewery frames as engineered for refreshment rather than complexity. Corn appears in the grist alongside barley, keeping the body light. Sold in six packs, in two keg sizes and as part of the Playlist party pack.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Subtle and restrained, with a soft, grainy maltiness at the fore.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Snap

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, lingering white head. Fine carbonation creates a delicate mousse that clings steadily to the glass. The beer presents the characteristic pale gold hue typical of the Kölsch style, with good head retention suggesting proper conditioning and serving technique.

pale straw yellowbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

Subtle and restrained, with a soft, grainy maltiness at the fore. Noble hop character emerges quietly beneath—herbal and slightly spicy rather than citrus-forward. The corn adjunct contributes a clean, grain-forward foundation without adding adjunct funk or sweetness; yeast presence is neutral and integrated, typical of cool fermentation.

soft grainnoble hop spiceclean malt baseneutral fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and immediately refreshing, with light-bodied grain sweetness and a gentle, dry backbone from the malt bill. Mid-palate remains crisp and clean; the corn rounds the mouthfeel without muddying flavor. Bitterness is moderate and balanced—present enough to provide structure but never harsh or lingering, allowing the refreshment profile to remain foremost.

light bodyclean grain sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth entry

◑ Finish

Dry and moderately brief, with a fading malt sweetness and soft hop fade. No residual stickiness or cloying aftertaste; the palate clears quickly, inviting another sip.

dry finishclean aftertastequick clearance
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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?

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.

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