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Kon Minder Fresh Hops

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A fresh, green hop aroma of grass, grapefruit and lemon with a floral touch, layered over the citrus-driven Citra base of Kon Minder: this year's edition gets 100 kilos of freshly picked Cascade from a farm in Veenhuizen, less than 20 kilometres from the brewery. The fresh hops go into the filling tank after cold lagering, without making the beer more bitter. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusygrassyhoppy
citrusy
grassy
hoppy
floral
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant fresh green hop character—cut grass and herbal notes layered over bright citrus from the Citra base.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kon Minder Fresh Hops

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant fresh green hop character—cut grass and herbal notes layered over bright citrus from the Citra base. Grapefruit and lemon zest meld with a delicate floral undertone from the 100 kilos of freshly picked Cascade hops, creating an aromatic profile that is grassy, herbaceous, and invitingly fresh.

fresh green hopsgrapefruit, lemon zestgrassy, herbalfloral

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a clean, citrus-forward entry with prominent grapefruit and orange notes that develop alongside the grassy, hoppy character. The mid-palate remains refreshing and crisp without excess bitterness; the fresh hops contribute aromatic dryness rather than aggressive bite. A subtle malty sweetness provides balance without overwhelming the bright hop-driven profile.

citrus-forwardgrassy hop drynessbalanced bitternessclean, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and herbal notes fading cleanly. The restraint in bittering allows the fresh hop character to persist pleasantly without harshness.

dry, clean finishcitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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