Cucumber Kolsch
Rad Brewing Co.

Cucumber KolschCucumber Kolsch
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From:
Rad Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.3 | pDev: 23.64%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
88
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 04, 2017
Added:
Jun 01, 2013
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  10
Infused with cucumber.
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Ratings by Insubordinator:
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Rated by Insubordinator from Wisconsin

1/5  rDev -69.7%

Jul 26, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.49 by izzyismyrott from Indiana

Jun 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by AndyEnjoyerOfCraftBeer from Indiana

Sep 03, 2016
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Reviewed by pezhead_79 from Indiana

2.35/5  rDev -28.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Maybe I got a bad sixer, but this is one of the worst beers I have ever had. I appreciate the unique aspect of cucumber beer, but this tasted very bad to me.
Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 2.68 by diesburg from Washington

Aug 03, 2015
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Reviewed by BeerBrose from Illinois

2.49/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Poured into a miniature snifter from 12oz bottle

Look: Light yellow/mellow straw color. Filmy head. Looks like a Kolsch should!

Smell: HUGE cucumber nose, very vegetal but with a hint of sweet fruit.

Taste: Too much cucumber is the first thing I should say. Upfront, cucumber, in the finish,cucumber but also a nice pleasant fruit yeast flavor.

Feel: Light on the palate, lingering slight vegetal bitterness.

Overall: Very interested but more cucumber than I would have wanted in a beer like a kolsch. It could probably be awesome paired with some gamey meat or another dish but on it's own I can barely drink a bottle.
Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by Warren2621 from Indiana

Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by Enochase04 from Ohio

Jun 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by adamjthompson00 from Indiana

Jun 17, 2015
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Reviewed by wiseguywood from Indiana

3.12/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This was a gamble, never have seen anything with cucumber in it. I can definitely smell it. Very pale yellow, quite carbonated. It hit the spot on a hot summer day, but a lot of people will say rather bland, except for the smell. I'd drink it again, but not every day. Nice try
Jun 13, 2015
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.29/5  rDev +30%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
What do people honestly expect with a drawing of a cucumber slice on a green label?
Cucumber makes a refreshing cocktail, and it's no less refreshing here.

Pale pastel gold, wispy skim across the surface, plenty of drippy lace all around the glass.

Awesome cucumber smell and taste. Nose is a little more mild, but the unmistakeable fresh garden aroma is there. Earthy and green smell of fresh sliced cucumber.

Taste is earthy and green also, fresh cucumber slices and some light traces of Kölsch yeast fruitiness. The Kölsch is complimented well by the vegetable addition, it's uncanny how well it dovetails together. Light and fresh feel, a clean lager with ample body and carbonation.

Very refreshing and tasty, much like their Karousel Kölsch. Pairs perfectly with warm weather and a charcuterie or cheese plate.
May 19, 2015
 
Rated: 2.95 by Merl77 from Indiana

May 17, 2015
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Rated by mothman from Minnesota

3.32/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours an overflowing white head. Very off beer. But the cucumber is there. For what it is, it's decent. A fun beer to try.
Mar 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Psberrier from Tennessee

Nov 16, 2014
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Rated by sgrechukhin from Indiana

5/5  rDev +51.5%
I personally love Cucumber Kolsch. Its one of the most crisp and refreshing beers in the summer.
Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by RCLOHR267 from Indiana

Sep 29, 2014
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.22/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottle.
Pale golden color with a fine white head.
Mild, lightly hoppy and vegetative aroma.
The flavor has a pronounced and clear cucumber note. Worth trying just for this.
Sep 07, 2014
 
Rated: 1 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ImperatorScab from Tennessee

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Soneast from Wisconsin

Aug 10, 2014
Cucumber Kolsch from Rad Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 88 ratings