Gaffel SonnenHopfen
Gaffel SonnenHopfen is the brewery's Cologne Pale Ale: top-fermented, unfiltered and naturally hazy, hopped exclusively with Citra from the Yakima Valley, always from a single harvest year to keep the character steady. At 4.9 percent and just 10 IBU the bitterness stays in the background. The hop brings lime, grapefruit and ripe lemon with tropical fruit and melon, plus floral, grassy and herbal notes, while soft malt and a spicy yeast note carry the light, fresh body into a dry finish.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Gaffel SonnenHopfen
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.
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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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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