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Sion Kölsch

Brauerei Sion
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🌍 Germany · Kölsch · One of 48 Kölschs in hopIQ

Sion Kölsch is a pale, top-fermented ale brewed from barley and wheat malt with Hallertau hops and a dedicated pure-culture ale yeast, in line with the Reinheitsgebot and the Kölsch Convention. It pours a filtered straw gold under a loose white head. The nose shows light grain and bread crust with a hint of ripe apple; on the palate a soft malt sweetness meets grassy, lightly spicy and floral hop notes, and the slim body ends in a dry, gently bitter finish.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kölsch.
Hop character
grassy
floral
spicy hop
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sion Kölsch

◎ Appearance

Sion Kölsch presents a bright straw-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, loose white head that settles into delicate lacing around the glass. The filtered appearance is pristine, befitting the style's tradition. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent presence.

straw goldfiltered clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft grain and toasted bread crust notes, complemented by a subtle ripe apple character that speaks to the clean ale yeast profile. Light herbal and floral undertones from the Hallertau hops emerge on closer inspection, creating an inviting and understated bouquet without aggressive hop assertion.

bread crustripe applelight grainfloral Hallertau

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a soft malt sweetness that remains delicate and refined across the palate. Grassy and lightly spicy hop notes interweave with subtle floral character, while the slim body preserves the beer's crisp drinking quality. The finish turns dry and gently bitter, with no harsh edges.

soft malt sweetnessgrassy hopsclean finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The dry, gently bitter finish lingers with moderate length, leaving a clean palate and a faint herbal memory. No residual sweetness intrudes; the aftertaste remains lean and refreshing.

drygently bitterclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sion Kölsch

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 Sion Kölsch

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 dry, grassy, malty character as Sion Kölsch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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