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SunBru Kölsch

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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
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2012
World Beer Cup 2012
German
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2012 (German)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruityhoney
clean
fruity
honey
floral
hoppy
spicy
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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About Kölsch

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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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