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Reissdorf Dröppche

Heinrich Reissdorf Brauerei
Germany·Kölsch
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Launched in 2025, the Dröppche draws on Wiess, the unfiltered form of Cologne's top-fermented beer that the brewery calls the old Cologne way of brewing. It is made from barley malt and hops at 11.8 degrees Plato and deliberately left without full filtration, so yeast keeps it hazy and sun-yellow. The brewery describes it as lively and fruity with a soft, malty character and a fine citrus note. Tasters add gentle yellow apple and a light yeasty, bready depth, while a mild bitterness keeps the finish fresh.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusymalty
fruity
citrusy
malty
bready
yeasty
orange
Aroma
Inviting and fruit-forward on the nose, with ripe yellow apple and gentle citrus notes leading the way.
also:clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reissdorf Dröppche

◎ Appearance

A luminous sun-yellow hue with soft, persistent haziness from deliberate retention of yeast in suspension. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggressive streaming.

sun-yellowhazy from yeastfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Inviting and fruit-forward on the nose, with ripe yellow apple and gentle citrus notes leading the way. Beneath lies a soft, bready undertone from the active yeast, complemented by subtle noble hop spice. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, without sharp fermentation notes.

ripe yellow applegentle citrusbready yeast characternoble hop spice

◐ Taste

A soft, malty entry gives way to a lightly fruity mid-palate where the yeasty, bready depth emerges naturally. Restrained noble hop bitterness builds gradually, maintaining freshness without dominating. The finish remains crisp and balanced, with no harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

soft malt foundationfruity mid-palateyeasty breadinessrestrained hop bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with the mild bitterness fading into a subtle citrus echo. The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

clean dry finishcitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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