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DAB Hoppy Lager

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DAB Hoppy Lager is the newest member of the DAB family. Brewmaster Christian Gruß began developing it in 2019 at the suggestion of the Radeberger Gruppe's Italian branch, and it was launched in 2022 as the first dry-hopped Dortmunder lager from the brewery. It is unfiltered and dry-hopped with Cascade sourced from the Yakima Valley. DAB describes an easy-drinking beer with intense citrus and floral notes over a dry, crisp body.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Cascade hops deliver prominent citrus—fresh lemon zest and grapefruit—alongside subtle floral notes of chamomile and herbal green tea.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DAB Hoppy Lager

◎ Appearance

Light straw gold with noticeable haze from the unfiltered character, revealing a fine suspension of yeast particles. A bright white head forms readily and persists with delicate lacing at the glass rim. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout.

pale straw goldunfiltered, hazyfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cascade hops deliver prominent citrus—fresh lemon zest and grapefruit—alongside subtle floral notes of chamomile and herbal green tea. A clean, neutral malt base supports the hops without competing. No yeast-derived esters or sulfur compounds cloud the nose; the profile remains crisp and forward.

citrus, grapefruitfloral, herbalclean maltdry-hopped character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with mild cereal malt sweetness that recedes quickly into a dry, mineral finish. Cascade hops bring citric acidity and a gentle herbal bite without aggressive bitterness; the 25 IBU sits well beneath the threshold of harshness. Body is light and clean, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point throughout.

crisp, drycitrus, light herbalsoft bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with a gently bitter aftertaste that fades to a dry, mineral emptiness. No cloying sweetness or rough edges remain.

dry, mineralgentle bitter fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of DAB Hoppy Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with DAB Hoppy Lager

About Dry-Hopped Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry-Hopped Lager?

Dry-Hopped Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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