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SunBru Kölsch

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

Gold at the 2012 World Beer Cup for German-Style Kölsch. Brilliantly clear and bright gold — a subtly flavored honey-like lager-ale hybrid with delicate fruity esters and spicy floral hops. One of Four Peaks' most drinkable beers in Arizona's heat.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3

AWARDS

Gold · 2012
World Beer Cup 2012
German
Gold — World Beer Cup 2012 (German)
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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-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
floral
hoppy
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SunBru Kölsch

Appearance

Brilliantly clear and luminous gold, with excellent transparency and a pale straw hue that catches light beautifully. A delicate white head forms quickly and maintains fine Schaumkleiden along the glass as carbonation evolves. The beer presents the hallmark clarity of a well-fermented Kölsch, with fine, steady carbonation evident throughout.

luminous goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate honey and subtle fruity esters characteristic of warm fermentation, followed by a refined spicy floral hop character from noble Edelhopfen. Soft, grainy Malz undertones support without dominating, allowing the fruity-herbal balance to breathe. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, with no harsh alcohol or solvent notes.

honey sweetnessfruity estersfloral hopsnoble character

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a light but distinct honey sweetness balanced by moderate noble hop spice and subtle floral notes. The mid-palate remains dry and refreshing, with delicate fruity complexity that suggests stone fruit or green apple without becoming assertive. Bitterness is gentle at 22 IBU, present enough to structure the beer but never harsh, allowing the subtle malt and yeast character to shine through.

crisp, cleanhoney-forwardgentle bitternessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading gracefully into a dry, slightly hoppy farewell with lingering honey notes. Refreshing and designed for easy drinkability, with no residual sweetness or cloying qualities.

dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of SunBru 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 SunBru 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 clean, crisp, fruity character as SunBru Kölsch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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