What Does The Chasam Sofer Hold About Growing A Beard

The Shut Chasam Sofer O. Ch 159  was asked if one is required to grow a beard. He answered, According to  Halacha, one may shave and is not required to grow a beard. According to Kaballah, he can't answer because he doesn't get involved in Kaballah "אין לי עסק בנסתרות" However, All the Chachamim in Italy were clean-shaven and they relied  on R. Menachem Azarya (Rema MiFano) the father of all Kabbalist who was completely shaven The 'יש"ר (יוסף שלמה רופא) מקאנדי  also testified so, on the Rema Mifano (not having a beard) and he explained that according to Kaballah, beards are not appropriate for Chutz La'aretz.