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Früh Kölsch

Cölner Hofbräu Früh
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🌍 Germany · Kölsch · One of 20 Kölschs in hopIQ

Früh Kölsch is a traditional German ale brewed in Cologne with a light, golden appearance and crisp, refreshing character. It represents the classic style of Kölsch beer with subtle fruity notes and a clean, dry finish.

ABV
4.8%
IBU
26
SRM
golden5

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

refreshing
100%
light
100%
crisp
75%
smooth
75%
dry
50%
wheat
50%
balanced
50%
hoppy
25%
citrus
25%
earthy
0%
fruity
0%
hop bitterness
0%

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Früh 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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Früh Kölsch

Appearance

Früh Kölsch displays a brilliant, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer presents a delicate white head with fine, persistent carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation characteristic of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, featuring subtle fruity esters and soft grain notes with understated hop character. A light bread-like aroma emerges beneath, providing gentle maltiness without overwhelming the senses, creating an elegant and restrained bouquet.

subtle fruit esterssoft grainlight breadrestrained hops

Taste

The palate opens clean and refreshing with crisp malt flavors and a balanced hop presence that never overwhelms. Mid-palate reveals smooth, delicate breadiness with soft grain characteristics, leading to a dry finish that maintains excellent balance throughout the drinking experience.

clean maltcrisp and balancedsoft bread notesdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean, dry, and remarkably refreshing with minimal lingering bitterness. A smooth, delicate aftertaste fades gracefully, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

clean and drysmooth faderefreshing
84
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
85
appearance
86
finish
84
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