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Hahn Ice

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🌍 Australia · Light Lager · One of 41 Light Lagers in hopIQ

A cold-filtered lager from the mid-1990s, built for volume rather than character and sold on the crispness the filtration was meant to deliver. It pours pale yellow under a thin white head, and the aroma stays faint: dry grain with a pronounced sweetcorn note and almost no hop presence. The palate is thin and highly carbonated, with a trace of husky grain and a short, near-neutral close. Bitterness is barely there and what little sweetness exists fades at once.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Light Lager.
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hahn Ice

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale yellow with minimal depth of color. A thin white head forms but dissipates quickly, leaving little to no lacing on the glass. The beer is crystal-clear and highly carbonated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale yellowthin headcrystal-clearbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and understated, dominated by dry grain and a pronounced sweetcorn note that suggests adjunct use. Hop aromatics are nearly absent, and there is no discernible fruity or yeasty character. The overall impression is one of muted, grain-forward simplicity.

dry grainsweetcornfaintminimal hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a thin mouthfeel that relies on carbonation for presence. Mid-palate shows traces of husky grain but little complexity; sweetness appears only briefly before fading. Bitterness is negligible, allowing the watery grain character to dominate through to the end.

thin palatecrisp bitehusky grainnear-neutral

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with minimal aftertaste. The beer closes cleanly but without any lingering flavor interest, returning quickly to a neutral, slightly dry sensation.

short finishdry closeclean exit
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hahn Ice

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 Hahn Ice

About Light Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Light Lager?

Light 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.

Finding a similar Light Lager

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