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Schreckenskammer Kölsch

Schreckenskammer
Germany·Kölsch
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Spicy and herb-bitter, malty at the core, with a light hay note in the nose: Schreckenskammer Kölsch is the house beer of one of Cologne's oldest brewhouses, first documented in 1442. It is top-fermented to the house recipe and filled without added carbon dioxide. Because space at the site is tight, it is brewed under contract (Lohnsud). At the brewhouse opposite St. Ursula it is served fresh from the cask.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicymaltyherbal
spicy
malty
herbal
grassy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and spicy notes—a signature of noble hops handled with restraint.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schreckenskammer Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a true Kölsch. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass in fine lacework. Minimal carbonation is evident, reflecting the traditional cask service at the brewhouse.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine lacinglight carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and spicy notes—a signature of noble hops handled with restraint. Beneath lies a subtle hay character and clean malt foundation, with no yeast-driven fruit or esters. The overall impression is dry and grassy, inviting and approachable.

herbal, spicyhay, grassclean maltnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and malty, with a balanced spice-and-herb character that builds mid-palate. The 22 IBUs deliver a restrained, elegant bitterness rather than aggression, allowing the core malz sweetness to remain present. A light grassy dryness rounds out the palate without harshness.

malty coreherbal spicerestrained bitternesscrisp, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with moderate length. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a whisper of hay and grass on the palate.

clean finishrefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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Food Pairing

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About Kölsch

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kölsch?

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