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Hopfenauflauf

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Opalescent, dark golden to light amber Pale Ale with a firm, stable head. The aroma shows mango, passion fruit and peach with light grapefruit and spicy notes, and the fruit continues in the taste, where the grapefruit adds a little acidity. The mouthfeel is soft and round, the body medium, and the hop bitterness is harmonious.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical stone fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and peach lead the charge, with a subtle grapefruit undertone adding citric brightness.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopfenauflauf

◎ Appearance

Opalescent and luminous, ranging from dark golden to light amber with excellent clarity. A firm, stable head crowns the glass, demonstrating strong head retention and fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

dark golden to amberopalescentfirm head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical stone fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and peach lead the charge, with a subtle grapefruit undertone adding citric brightness. Light spicy notes emerge in the background, characteristic of noble hop expression. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh edges.

mango, passion fruit, peachcitric grapefruitspicy hop character

◐ Taste

The tropical fruit character transitions seamlessly to the palate, with mango and peach at the forefront and grapefruit providing a subtle acidity and complexity. The hop bitterness is harmonious and restrained, never dominating but rather supporting the fruit-driven flavor profile. Medium body and soft, round mouthfeel create a balanced, approachable drinking experience.

tropical fruit forwardgrapefruit acidityharmonious bitternesssoft mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes gradually fading. The aftertaste remains soft and never astringent, leaving a pleasant, subtle memory of the beer's character.

clean finishlingering citrus
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
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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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, peach, fruity character as Hopfenauflauf will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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