Onuma Kölsch : Background
Onuma Kölsch is a 5% Kölsch, from Onuma Beer based in Kameda, Hokkaido. It’s part of their regular lineup and is available in both cans and on draught. Finally, this is an award winning beer, having taken gold medal at the 2009 International Beer Competition. As for everything else, Onuma Beer haven’t published any details about the hops used, or what adjuncts went into the making of the beer.
At A Glance
- ABV : 5%
- Style : Kölsch
- Hops : –
- Adjuncts : –
- IBU : 19
Sale Information
- Availability : Regular
- On Sale : From September 1995
- Size : 350 ml
Onuma Kölsch : Appearance, Aroma, and Taste
Onuma Kölsch poured out a slightly hazy faded straw colour with a thick white head on top that faded to a few bubbles on top.
The beer had a clean aroma of noble hops, and a slight sweet pilsner malt aroma, with both of them lingering on as the beer warmed up. It was straight forward for a Kölsch and hit all the right spots.
In terms of flavour, it began with a slight bitterness which segued into a noble hop flavour with some light floral notes when the beer had warmed up. The beer had a clean taste throughout drinking, with a crisp body that lent itself perfectly to some outside drinking and warmer weather – not the middle of a Japanese winter.
Onuma Kölsch : The Bottom Line
It’s a decent attempt at a Kölsch and I’d be happy to have it again.
Onuma Kölsch : Where to Buy
It can be bought online at the following places:
