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High Five

Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · Pale Ale · One of 97 Pale Ales in hopIQ

High Five is a pale ale that cuts with immediate crispness, light on the palate yet structurally present. Ripe peach, lychee and lemongrass fold into a profile that feels delicate and flavourful at once — not thin, but genuinely drinkable. The mouthfeel carries more weight than the alcohol suggests, giving it a rounded body without heaviness. An ale for the long afternoon, when you want flavour without fatigue. Serve cool.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Distinctive notes
peach
smooth drinking
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Featured inThe Best German Pale Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for High Five

Appearance

High Five displays a clear, pale golden hue with bright light transmission throughout. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearpersistent lace

Aroma

The nose opens with crisp, fresh stone fruit notes—ripe peach and lychee dominate the mid-range, supported by subtle herbal lemongrass and green leafy hop character. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt base with no yeast-driven cloudiness or oxidation; the overall impression is bright and inviting without aggressive intensity.

ripe peach, lycheelemongrassnoble hop characterclean malt

Taste

Entry is crisp and immediate, with the tropical stone fruit and citrus notes establishing presence without heaviness. The mid-palate reveals a rounded, fuller body than the 5% ABV suggests, balancing the delicate fruit profile with subtle hop bitterness and a light, clean malt structure. The finish remains dry and composed, neither thin nor cloying.

crisp entrytropical fruitsmooth-drinkinglight yet full-bodied

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately lingering, with peach and citrus notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing conclusion. No astringency or harsh bitterness intrudes; the finish invites another sip.

dryrefreshingfruit-forward fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of High Five

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with High Five

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 crisp, light, peach character as High Five will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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