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Moritz Fiege Sommerhopfen

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusypeachherbal
citrusy
peach
herbal
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and ripe peach, backed by citrus peel and subtle herbal notes from the dry-hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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