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Hopfenkrone Original

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Light yellow and hop-spicy, with a fine, elegant hop bitterness that stays harmonious. A strong hop addition and the aroma hop Saphir carry this balanced hop composition. Zwickau's private brewers rediscovered Hopfenkrone for their 150th anniversary. It runs at 5.1 % ABV from 11 °P and is brewed from water, barley malt and hops.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyspicy hopnoble hop
hoppy
spicy hop
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with Saphir aroma hops delivering a distinctive spice-forward bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopfenkrone Original

◎ Appearance

Hopfenkrone Original presents a bright, light yellow hue characteristic of a well-crafted pale lager. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting steady foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

light yellowcrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with Saphir aroma hops delivering a distinctive spice-forward bouquet. Beneath the hop-driven profile lies a subtle, clean malt foundation that provides gentle support without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics. The overall impression is fresh, herbaceous, and inviting—a hallmark of thoughtful hop selection and restrained brewing.

noble hop spiceSaphir characterherbaceousclean malt foundation

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with the Saphir hops expressing their characteristic spiciness immediately. A harmonious, fine-grained bitterness unfolds across the mid-palate, neither aggressive nor timid, maintaining balance with a delicate malt sweetness. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a subtle breadiness and a persistent hop bitterness that recalls the beer's elegant noble-hop composition.

crisp entryelegant hop bitternessspice-forwarddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a refined hop bitterness and a whisper of bread malt, fading gradually into a clean, dry conclusion. This is a beer designed for contemplation and repeated sips rather than aggressive impact.

persistent hop bitternessclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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