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Hallertauer O'Drahts

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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 8 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

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
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

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 Dry-Hopped Lager.
No character signal.

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hallertauer O'Drahts

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 O'Drahts

About Dry-Hopped Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry-Hopped Lager?

Dry-Hopped 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 Dry-Hopped Lager

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