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Hops'N'Fruit

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Hops'N'Fruit is a fruity, spritzy, summery seasonal: plenty of hops meet fresh oranges and lemons. At 4.5% ABV, naturally unfiltered and brewed by hand in the Zughafen in Erfurt, it is a seasonal from the Heimathafen brewery, which Jan Schlennstedt opened in 2017.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—fresh orange zest and lemon—layered with herbal and slightly piney hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hops'N'Fruit

◎ Appearance

Hops'N'Fruit presents a bright golden-yellow hue with moderate cloudiness from its natural, unfiltered character. The head is loose and dissipates quickly, leaving only a thin residue on the glass. Fine carbonation creates an active, lively bead throughout the pour.

golden-yellownaturally hazybrisk carbonationlight head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—fresh orange zest and lemon—layered with herbal and slightly piney hop character. Supporting notes of light grain suggest a restrained malt bill. Yeast presence is clean and minimal, allowing the fruit and hop aromatics to take center stage.

orange zestherbal hopslemonclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus flavors—orange and lemon—followed by a spicy, grassy hop bitterness that arrives mid-palate and persists without harshness. The malt backbone remains light and understated, providing structure without sweetness. A brisk, refreshing sensation dominates the entire profile.

citrus forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp mouthfeeldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering citrus and a subtle hop dryness that fades gracefully. No sticky sweetness or heavy aftertaste remains.

drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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Food Pairing

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About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, citrusy, hoppy character as Hops'N'Fruit will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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