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Reissdorf Dröppche

Heinrich Reissdorf Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Kölsch · One of 46 Kölschs in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium 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
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Reissdorf Dröppche

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 Reissdorf Dröppche

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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