Kyoto Kolsch
Kizakura Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Kizakura Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
 
Japan
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
5%
Score:
+3 ratings needed
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 12.92%
Ratings:
7 | reviews: 3
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 09, 2025
Added:
Sep 24, 2017
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.79/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Standard foam for the head but it sticks around and leaves some slippery streaks and spots. This liquid is bright gold and clear.

Crisp American light lager aroma. It smells “weak.”

There’s a decent pale malt presence and the hop is appropriately muted (but present). Good body for the style with a slightly elevated carbonation level. The hop strengthens with the swallow leaving a longer aftertaste for a Kölsch.
Jun 09, 2025
 
Rated: 3.66 by Jard0 from California

Jun 19, 2024
 
Rated: 3.25 by aanth from District of Columbia

Mar 14, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by mpenske from California

Oct 23, 2022
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Reviewed by Bilch from California

5/5  rDev +29.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
orange amber, thin head vanishes very quickly.
taste like a lager IPA. not heavy in bitterness, with a light fruity flavor profile. a somewhat weak carbonation goes very well with the style. The feel in mouth is exceptional. very clean, makes you wish you bought an extra 12 oz amber bottle for $3.99. would go well with any food.

overall a 4.25. it’s my first rating, so I tried to not make it a 5, but wow someone should!

edit: I went back and got another. It was actually $4.79. They describe a Kolsch style which I confused with Gosh! I thought go ahead, take a chance. I was thrown off a bit, by expecting it to be sour, thankfully not! The label states “an original ale from Kizakura”- yes, it is original, and lovely!

Look:Amber orange, large bubble head fades fast, no lacing.
Smell: light fruity, slight hops aroma.
Taste: A nice malt presence, detectable, not overpowering. A fermented fruitiness is present. A respectable hops with slight lingering bitterness. extraordinary!
Feel: My favorite part. It felt beautiful in the mouth. Refreshing, low carbonation, perfect dryness.This is an amazing drinking beer, but it will cost! Worth it!

So, sorry people, I changed my mind, this is my 5/5. I love many other beer, but this one leaves a mark!
Jan 29, 2021
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Reviewed by The_Kriek_Freak from Greenland

3.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a nice Kolsch beer with a smooth mouthfeel and a profile of aromas and flavors that are pretty mild and therefore easy to pair with food, especially the ones on offer at the brewery's café.
Jul 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by UCLABrewN84 from California

Sep 24, 2017