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Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen

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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 10 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

Sommerhopfen belongs to the brewery's Charakter line and is based on the recipe of a classic bottom-fermented Schankbier, the German category for lower-strength beers. It is kräusened and dry-hopped at zero degrees in the lagering cellar with Amarillo and Simcoe; Tradition and Tettnanger complete the hop bill. The beer is a bright yellow. Grapefruit and ripe peach dominate the nose, backed by citrus peel. The palate is light and refreshing, with a soft grainy base and a gentle herbal bitterness in the finish.

ABV
2.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop 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
Moderate 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 Dry-Hopped Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen

◎ Appearance

Bright yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the pale body. Lacing clings delicately to the glass, marking each sip.

bright yellowcrisp carbonationfine foam retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and ripe peach, backed by citrus peel and subtle herbal notes from the dry-hop blend. A soft grainy undertone rounds the profile, with Amarillo and Simcoe contributing floral and piney character without overwhelming the delicate base.

grapefruitripe peachherbal hop notescitrus peel

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp on the palate, with a clean grainy sweetness providing structure. Mid-palate remains refreshing and dry, allowing the herbal and citrus hop character to emerge gently without harshness. A soft, restrained bitterness builds toward the finish, balancing the light Malz foundation.

light and drygentle herbaceous bitternessgrainy base

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the herbal bitterness fading quickly into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. The low alcohol and moderate IBU leave no warming sensation, only a pleasant lingering dryness.

dry finishshort and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen

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 Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, peach, refreshing character as Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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