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Gersdorfer ALE

Glückauf-Brauerei
Germany·Ale
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Fruity and boldly hopped: a special cold-hopping process with four different hop varieties gives Gersdorfer ALE its aroma. At 6.8% ABV it is a strong beer from a brewery that began with top-fermented beer in 1880, when founder Richard Hübsch started with six people and 3,000 hectolitres a year.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruity
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
A pronounced hop-forward bouquet dominates, layered with bright floral and citrus notes from the four-variety cold-hopping process.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gersdorfer ALE

◎ Appearance

Deep golden to amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A dense, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The beer presents a full-bodied visual presence befitting its 6.8% ABV.

deep goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

A pronounced hop-forward bouquet dominates, layered with bright floral and citrus notes from the four-variety cold-hopping process. Beneath lies a soft malt foundation with subtle fruit esters and a touch of spice, creating an inviting and complex nose without harsh resinousness.

bold hoppycitrus, floralclean fruit esters

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp with upfront bitterness and hoppy character (30 IBU in good balance). The mid-palate reveals stone fruit and slight honey notes from the malt, while restrained alcohol warmth adds body. The finish remains dry and hop-driven, with lingering citrus and a mild peppery bite.

balanced bitternessstone fruit, honeydry, hoppy

◑ Finish

A clean, medium-length finish with persistent hop bitterness and a gentle warming sensation. The aftertaste leans toward herbal and citrus notes without becoming harsh or overly alcoholic.

medium-longherbal, citrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 6–8°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 Ale

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What is a 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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