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Hallertauer Grünhopfen

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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 210 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Number seven in the Hallertauer Serie is a harvest lager assembled from three separate brews, each hopped with a different freshly picked Hallertau variety: Hersbrucker, Tradition and Blanc. It is pale yellow with a slight haze and a creamy head. The aroma is floral, herbal and faintly minty, and the Blanc adds a white-wine note reminiscent of grapes. On the palate a grainy, Pils-like malt base holds its own against the hops, and the bitterness stays moderate.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
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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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hallertauer Grünhopfen

◎ Appearance

A pale yellow lager with a subtle haze that speaks to the fresh-hop character. The head is creamy and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Bright and inviting, with gentle carbonation visible throughout.

pale yellowslight hazecreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered floral and herbal notes from three distinct Hallertau varieties. Hersbrucker and Tradition contribute classic noble-hop spice and earthiness, while Blanc adds a striking white-wine character—almost grapey—that lifts the profile beyond typical lager convention. A faint mintiness rounds out the composition without overwhelming the delicate balance.

floralherbalwhite-wine notesfaint mint

◐ Taste

A grainy, Pils-like malt foundation provides solid structure on entry, offering a clean, understated sweetness. The three fresh-hop varieties weave through the mid-palate with restrained bitterness—moderate and refined rather than aggressive. The palate remains crisp and refreshing, with the herbal and white-wine elements echoing from the aroma without dominating the malt character.

grainy malt basemoderate bitternesscrisp palateherbal finish

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering herbal and floral whispers. The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, leaving no harsh edges or excessive residue.

clean dryherbal notes persist
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hallertauer Grünhopfen

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 Hallertauer Grünhopfen

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles 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 Helles Lager

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