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Dolden Sommer Sud

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🌍 Germany · Session IPA · One of 88 Session IPAs in hopIQ

A seasonal summer ale from the Dolden line, on sale from mid-May, top-fermented, pale and unfiltered at 3.8 % ABV; earlier vintages were slightly stronger. The brewery names citrus and orange as its aromas. Tasters describe a dark yellow to orange, cloudy beer with a fine head, mandarin and citrus on the nose that return more quietly on the palate, a light malt body underneath, soft carbonation and a restrained bitterness. Light and gently hopped.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dolden Sommer Sud

◎ Appearance

A pale golden to orange hue with a cloudy, unfiltered appearance that speaks to the beer's natural character. The fine, persistent head builds readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Soft carbonation keeps the presentation lively without aggression, creating an inviting visual profile.

golden-orangenaturally hazyfine persistent headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus and mandarin notes greet the nose immediately, offering bright, fruity top notes characteristic of the hop selection. The aromatic profile remains restrained and summery, without sharp or aggressive edges. A light, supporting malt base provides gentle sweetness beneath the citrus, allowing the Edelhopfen character to remain the focal point.

mandarin, citrusrestrained hop aromalight malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with subtle citrus echoes that fade into a soft, lightweight malt body. Bitterness is delicate and well-integrated, finishing clean without the harshness typical of higher-IBU beers. The entry is smooth and approachable, with the malt providing a gentle foundation that never becomes cloying.

soft malt bodyrestrained bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with citrus impressions lingering gently before fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering hop bite or rough edges—instead, a pleasant, thirst-quenching conclusion that invites the next sip.

dry, refreshingshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dolden Sommer Sud

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Dolden Sommer Sud

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, hazy, orange character as Dolden Sommer Sud will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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