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Frastanzer Hoppy

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🌍 Austria · India Pale Lager · One of 11 India Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Part of the brewery's 'handcrafted' line: a hazy, unfiltered pale organic lager of 13.7 °P that takes its character from a generous addition of organic hops. Bottom-fermented and bottled cold, it is sold only at the in-house shop in Frastanz and at the tied inns. The brewery describes a tart, fruity hop edge over a pale malt base, and the firm bitterness sets it clearly apart from the softer everyday lagers of the house.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another India Pale Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frastanzer Hoppy

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of an unfiltered cold-bottled lager. The head rises with moderate density and displays solid retention, leaving fine traces of lacing down the glass. Effervescence is evident and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's visual liveliness.

pale strawhazy, unfilteredfirm head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced organic hop character—herbal, citrus-tinged, and lightly piney—layered over a clean, pale malt foundation. A subtle tartness emerges beneath, lifted by crisp fermentation notes. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous, with no oxidation or staleness.

herbal Edelhopfencitrus and pineclean fermentationtart undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a pale malt sweetness that remains restrained. The mid-palate develops a firm, lingering bitterness from the hop load, balanced by subtle fruity notes—stone fruit and light citrus—and a tartness that cuts cleanly through. The mouthfeel is clean and lively, with no softness or flabbiness.

firm hop bitternesstart and fruitydry, crisp palatepale malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with the bitterness persisting as a pleasant herbal edge. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly tart, without roughness or astringency.

dry finishlingering herbal bitternesscrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Frastanzer Hoppy

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Frastanzer Hoppy

About India Pale Lager

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What is a India Pale Lager?

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