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Hop Butcher For The World
- From:
- Hop Butcher For The World
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Kölsch
Ranked #74 - ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,624 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 6.89%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 24, 2026
- Added:
- Aug 10, 2020
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Riwaka hopped Kölsch style ale.
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Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
3.83/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Tasted in a tall Kölsch glass from a one pint can on August 14, 2020.
Oct 12, 2020
Reviewed by stortore from Illinois
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
16 ounce can into a stange glass. Canned 8/11/20, had 9/30/20.
Pours a bright pale yellow, a little hazy, with a two and a half inch head of spongy foam with some foamy lacing. Fairly active carbonation. Aromas of grapefruit, light lemon, malt, light funk, light yeast. Has a floral aroma. Similar flavors- grapefruit, malt, light yeast and funk, lemon as it warms. Has a floral taste and a touch of hop bitterness. Smooth, a decent light body, well carbonated.
It’s definitely hoppy, but not in an IPA takeover way. It’s nice and fruity in both the aroma and flavor. Maybe could have a little stiffer feel. A solid twist on the style. Enjoyable.
Oct 06, 2020Pours a bright pale yellow, a little hazy, with a two and a half inch head of spongy foam with some foamy lacing. Fairly active carbonation. Aromas of grapefruit, light lemon, malt, light funk, light yeast. Has a floral aroma. Similar flavors- grapefruit, malt, light yeast and funk, lemon as it warms. Has a floral taste and a touch of hop bitterness. Smooth, a decent light body, well carbonated.
It’s definitely hoppy, but not in an IPA takeover way. It’s nice and fruity in both the aroma and flavor. Maybe could have a little stiffer feel. A solid twist on the style. Enjoyable.
Reviewed by michaelsmith11 from Illinois
3.74/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The Kolsch style is not my favorite style of beer but then again this is a Hop Butcher beer. So of course this is a hopped up version of a Kolsch but not as hopped up as I was expecting. It was a very easy drinking kolsch with some nice flavor from the riwaka hops that were added. Very light and smooth.
Sep 27, 2020
Rated by Captain69 from Illinois
3.49/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
nice smooth kolsch , nice hoppy after taste
Sep 12, 2020
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.92/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Canned 8/11/20; drank 8/30/20 @ the Yarchives.
Cloudy yellow/orange appearance.
A violent pour yielded a big white head; frothy lace.
Lemon, dry wheat, mild cream & faint clove notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Lemon, dry wheat, cream & dry orange peal flavors.
An interesting take on the style that probably skews a bit too hoppy. I didn't mind too much.
Aug 31, 2020Cloudy yellow/orange appearance.
A violent pour yielded a big white head; frothy lace.
Lemon, dry wheat, mild cream & faint clove notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Lemon, dry wheat, cream & dry orange peal flavors.
An interesting take on the style that probably skews a bit too hoppy. I didn't mind too much.
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.37/5 rDev -14%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.37/5 rDev -14%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
16oz can
date stamped 08/11/20
L: hazy pale golden bier; frothy white head
S: super spicy and earthy hop aroma, pale biscuity malt
T: more of that super spicy hop - definitely unique; grassy, earthy, pale Pilsner malt perhaps
F: Lighter body, ample carbonation, balanced finish
O: Riwaka hops, huh? Totally unique - like nothing I’ve ever had before. I’d try these hops again.
Aug 24, 2020date stamped 08/11/20
L: hazy pale golden bier; frothy white head
S: super spicy and earthy hop aroma, pale biscuity malt
T: more of that super spicy hop - definitely unique; grassy, earthy, pale Pilsner malt perhaps
F: Lighter body, ample carbonation, balanced finish
O: Riwaka hops, huh? Totally unique - like nothing I’ve ever had before. I’d try these hops again.
Reviewed by 5toutman75 from Illinois
4.71/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.71/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Canned 8/11/20
Consumed 8/15/20
This is all about the Riwaka hop. I first had it in a Daisy Cutter variant a month or two ago and I think I have a new favorite hop. It's so funky and strange to my pallet. I have a feeling it's not for most people as it's very different. Definitely gueuze like with the funk. In a kolsch is going to throw people if they don't know what they're getting into as they're usually rather light. This is pretty bold for the style. It's a pretty color (straw color) with a nice mouthfeel of light carbs. The smell is all riwaka funk. I don't even know if you can call this a kolsch still. Anyway, definitely worth picking up if you're in the mood for a light summer beer with tons of complexity.
Aug 16, 2020Consumed 8/15/20
This is all about the Riwaka hop. I first had it in a Daisy Cutter variant a month or two ago and I think I have a new favorite hop. It's so funky and strange to my pallet. I have a feeling it's not for most people as it's very different. Definitely gueuze like with the funk. In a kolsch is going to throw people if they don't know what they're getting into as they're usually rather light. This is pretty bold for the style. It's a pretty color (straw color) with a nice mouthfeel of light carbs. The smell is all riwaka funk. I don't even know if you can call this a kolsch still. Anyway, definitely worth picking up if you're in the mood for a light summer beer with tons of complexity.
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