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title: "Shackleton Kölsch by Shackleton Brewing Company"
description: "Shackleton’s top-selling craft draught, brewed in the Cologne tradition with a clean grain aroma, moderate spicy hop presence and refreshing bitterness."
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# Shackleton Kölsch by Shackleton Brewing Company

Shackleton’s top-selling craft draught, brewed in the Cologne tradition with a clean grain aroma, moderate spicy hop presence and refreshing bitterness.

## Beer

- Brewery: [Shackleton Brewing Company](https://craftbeer.co.za/shackleton-brewing-company/)
- Style: Kölsch
- Category: Pale Ale
- Tags: Core range
- ABV: 4.3%
- IBU: 20
- Colour: Brilliant clear gold

## Description

Shackleton’s top-selling craft draught, brewed in the Cologne tradition with a clean grain aroma, moderate spicy hop presence and refreshing bitterness.

## Tasting notes

- Clean grain
- Moderate spice
- Refreshing finish

## Packaging

- 500 ml draught bottles
- 12-pack

## Awards

- Gold · 2025 African Beer Cup · Pale Bitter European Beer
- Bronze · 2026 African Beer Cup · Pale Bitter European Beer

## Where it is listed

- [Capital Craft Menlo Park](https://craftbeer.co.za/places/capital-craft-menlo-park/)

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