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Hallertauer O'Drahts

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O'Drahts is the spring beer of the Hallertauer Serie, named after the Bavarian word for training the young bines clockwise up their wires. It is a bright, pale lager dry-hopped in the lagering tank with three hop varieties, a late addition that preserves the aromatic oils. The result is a fresh, clearly structured nose with citrus fruit to the fore, over a crisp malt body brewed to 11.5 degrees Plato. Lively carbonation and a moderate bitterness give a dry, prickling finish.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is fresh and well-defined, led by bright citrus fruit notes—lemon zest and white grapefruit dominate the top.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hallertauer O'Drahts

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of a well-crafted lager. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing. The lively carbonation is immediately apparent, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the crystal-clear body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and well-defined, led by bright citrus fruit notes—lemon zest and white grapefruit dominate the top. Beneath the hop-forward character lies a clean, pale malt foundation with subtle floral and herbal undertones from the dry-hop addition. The aromatic profile is crisp and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

citrus fruitlemon zestfloral and herbalclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with the pale malt providing a delicate, slightly sweet backbone at 11.5 degrees Plato. Mid-palate develops a gentle hop bitterness that remains in proportion, complementing rather than overwhelming the subtle grain character. The finish is markedly dry and prickling, with the carbonation adding tactile liveliness that carries through to the aftertaste.

crisp maltmoderate bitternessdry and pricklingwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a dry, slightly grainy quality that invites another sip. The moderate bitterness fades cleanly, leaving behind a refreshing, mineral-like sensation without harshness.

drymineral-likeclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
85
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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