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Scottsdale Blonde

Huss Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Kölsch · One of 44 Kölschs in hopIQ

Huss's most popular beer and one of the best-selling craft beers in Arizona. A Kölsch-style ale — clean, subtly fruity, light-bodied and easy drinking. The perfect crossover beer for anyone stepping away from domestic lagers.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean 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
Malt character
malty
honey
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scottsdale Blonde

Appearance

Scottsdale Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, tight bubbles that maintain good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a fine bead that persists throughout the tasting.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacinglively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate, subtle fruit notes—a hint of citrus zest and light honey sweetness beneath. Noble hops provide a gentle floral undertone without aggression, while soft bready-malty notes round out the bouquet. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no harsh or vinous edges.

citrus noteshoney sweetnesssubtle fruitinessclean and mild

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with soft malty sweetness and a light wheaten grain character on the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, offering just enough bite to balance the subtle fruit esters and honey notes without dominating. The body stays light and nimble throughout, supporting easy, sessionable drinking.

clean palatelight bodysoft bitternessmalty sweetness

Finish

The finish is short and dry, with bitterness fading quickly to leave a refreshing, slightly grainy aftertaste. No astringency or harsh edges linger; the beer simply refreshes and invites the next sip.

dry finishshort and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Scottsdale Blonde

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 Scottsdale Blonde

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.

Finding a similar Kölsch

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, light, fruity character as Scottsdale Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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