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Kolsch

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Light-bodied and fruity, with noble hops and biscuit malt: this Kolsch draws its fruitiness from German yeast. At 5.2% ABV it is a seasonal beer, scheduled for February and March 2027, from the brewery that has made beer in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitynoble hopyeasty
fruity
noble hop
yeasty
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate stone fruit notes—green apple and subtle pear—characteristic of German ale yeast.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kolsch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good lacing along the glass as you drink. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp presentation.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate stone fruit notes—green apple and subtle pear—characteristic of German ale yeast. Noble hops contribute a soft herbal and slightly floral quality without assertiveness. Beneath this sits a gentle biscuit-malt foundation that grounds the profile without dominance.

stone fruit estersnoble-hop floralbiscuit maltclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with a soft malt sweetness and grainy bread character on the mid-palate. Noble hops deliver restrained bitterness and a whisper of herbal spice that never overwhelms. The finish is crisp and dry, with good attenuation leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

light bodybread and grainrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering Noble-hop dryness and a faint fruity note. No harshness or excess bitterness, leaving an impression of balance and drinkability.

clean aftertasterefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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?

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