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Hans im Glück

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🌍 Germany · Leichtbier · One of 2 Leichtbiers in hopIQ

Hans im Glück, named after the Grimm fairy tale, is the brewery's light beer at 2.8 % alcohol. It is brewed as a pale Franconian lager from water, barley malt, hops and yeast. Grassy hop notes and a touch of fresh bread lead the aroma. The palate is lively and lean, yet firmer and rounder than its strength suggests, with a fine malt sweetness held in balance by a restrained hop bitterness and a grainy, crisp finish.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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

Light-bodied and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Leichtbier.
Hop character
grassy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hans im Glück

◎ Appearance

A pale golden lager of bright clarity and luminous character. The head forms with moderate density and persists with fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, suggesting a clean, effervescent pour.

pale goldenbright, clearmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh-cut grass and herbal hop character, clean and immediate. Beneath lies a subtle bread-like malt note—soft, grainy, and inviting without heaviness. The overall impression is of a well-balanced, understated aromatic profile typical of a classic Franconian lager.

grassy hopsfresh breadclean grainrestrained, elegant

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and lively, with a crisp malt sweetness that belies the beer's modest alcohol content. Mid-palate reveals a fine firmness and roundness, sustained by judicious noble hop bitterness that remains restrained rather than aggressive. The finish is dry and grainy, with a clean, mineral-driven conclusion.

malt sweetnessnoble hop bitternesscrisp, dry finishfirm body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a grainy, slightly bitter edge that refreshes rather than fatigues. A sense of cleanliness and mineral dryness carries through to the very end.

dry, grainyclean mineral note
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hans im Glück

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hans im Glück

About Leichtbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Leichtbier?

Leichtbier 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 Leichtbier

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