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Doldenzwerg

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Orange, passion fruit and honeydew melon meet light herbal notes, cream candy and caramel malt in this Bavarian take on the American Pale Ale. Citra, Huell Melon and Solero hops with cold hopping build the aroma; a traditional Bavarian mash gives the foundation. Forest-honey in colour, it comes in at 6.3% ABV, 15.6 °P and 45 IBU.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangefruitytropical
orange
fruity
tropical
hoppy
caramel
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes of orange and grapefruit, followed by tropical fruit character from passion fruit and honeydew melon.
also:herbal,malty,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Doldenzwerg

◎ Appearance

Forest-honey in colour, displaying a pale golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and persists with fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears refined, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes of orange and grapefruit, followed by tropical fruit character from passion fruit and honeydew melon. Subtle herbal undertones emerge beneath, supported by floral hop complexity from cold hopping, while a delicate backdrop of cream candy and honey adds warmth to the profile.

orange, citruspassion fruit, honeydewherbal, floralcreamy, honey

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and moderately full, with orange and tropical fruit flavours taking the lead across the palate. Caramel malt and honey provide a structured sweetness that balances the 45 IBU bitterness, which builds gradually without dominating. Mid-palate reveals herbal notes and a creamy mouthfeel, while the hop character remains visible throughout.

orange-forwardbalanced bitternesscaramel sweetnesscreamy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a gently fading bitterness that leaves a clean, refreshing impression. Residual honey and herbal notes linger pleasantly without overwhelming.

cleanrefreshingherbal drydown
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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About Pale Ale

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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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