Gold in German Koelsch
Silent G
10 Barrel Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
- Category
- German Koelsch
- Entries
- 112
- ABV
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- IBU
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- Style
- German-Style Koelsch
- Malts
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- Yeast
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- Adjuncts
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Hops
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German Koelsch
Classic Style · German Ale · 112 Entrants in 2026
Style Definition
Pale delicate ale fermented cool and lagered.
ABV4.8 to 5.3%
IBU18 to 28
SRM3 to 6
Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)
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| Entries | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries | 187 | 195 | 195 | 167 | 137 | 112 |
Medalists by Year
2026 · Category 62 · 112 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Silent G | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego, CA |
| Silver | Kolsch | 5.3% | 15 | Not Found | Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co. | Lafayette, CO |
| Bronze | Twin Suns | 4.8% | Not Found | Not Found | Frogtown Brewery | Los Angeles, CA |
2025 · Category 60 · 137 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Kölsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Kansas City Bier Co. | Kansas City, MO |
| Silver | Hellraiser Kölsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | June Lake Brewing | June Lake, CA |
| Bronze | Corsair Kolsch | 4.6% | 20 | Not Found | Loowit Brewing | Vancouver, WA |
2024 · Category 57 · 167 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Modern Gothic | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Columbia Craft Brewing Co. | Columbia, SC |
| Silver | Kolsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Standard Deviant Brewing | San Francisco, CA |
| Bronze | Brick West Kolsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Brick West Brewing Co. | Spokane, WA |
2023 · Category 56 · 195 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Kodiak Kolsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Bear Chase Brewing Co. | Bluemont, VA |
| Silver | Rise & Climb | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | New Terrain Brewing Co. | Golden, CO |
| Bronze | Cruzer | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Real Ale Brewing Co. | Blanco, TX |
2022 · Category 56 · 195 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Northern Kolsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | The Royal Oak Brewery | Royal Oak, MI |
| Silver | Kold Shoulder | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Wooden Hill Brewing Co. | Edina, MN |
| Bronze | Hunting River | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co. | Valrico, FL |
2021 · Category 54 · 187 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Kolsch | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Chuckanut Brewery (South Nut) | Burlington, WA |
| Silver | Della | 5.2% | 23 | Not Found | Old Irving Brewing Co. | Chicago, IL |
| Bronze | Too Much Cologne | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Crystal Lake Brewing | Crystal Lake, IL |