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Hochdorfer Grünhopfen

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Hochdorfer's Grünhopfen is the opposite of timeless — it's seasonal, made once a year with fresh wet hops straight from the brewery's garden. Herbal, piney, floral notes that pale malts can't usually carry alone; the freshness is immediate and alive. A snapshot of autumn in a crisp, mineral Helles.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfloralpiney
hoppy
floral
piney
citrusy
mineral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant herbal and piney notes characteristic of fresh wet hops, layered with delicate floral impressions and subtle citrus undertones.
also:herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hochdorfer Grünhopfen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, creating fine lacing that tracks the drink line. A visual expression of freshness and vitality.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant herbal and piney notes characteristic of fresh wet hops, layered with delicate floral impressions and subtle citrus undertones. The pale malt provides a clean backdrop without competing, allowing the green-hop character to dominate. There is an immediate sense of seasonal immediacy and mineral minerality that suggests water and earth.

fresh green hopsherbal, pineydelicate floralmineral earth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crispness and light body, the malt delivering gentle breadiness without sweetness. Hop bitterness unfolds gently across the mid-palate at 18 IBU, translating the aroma's herbal and piney character into flavor without harshness. Subtle citrus notes and mineral dryness carry through, creating a clean, refreshing profile.

crisp, light-bodiedgentle bitternessherbal hop presencemineral dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with bitterness fading into a lingering herbal minerality. The aftertaste remains refreshing and alive, a brief snapshot of autumn's hop garden.

dry, mineralherbal persistence
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
79
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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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