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Hallertauer Hopfen Cuvée

Schlossbrauerei Herrngiersdorf
Germany·Lager
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Hallertauer Hopfen Cuvée is a golden lager with a spicy, hop-driven character, mild at first and fresher toward the finish. It combines four Hallertau aroma hops: Perle, Hallertauer Tradition, Hallertauer Mittelfrüher and Saphir. Schlossbrauerei Herrngiersdorf sells it in bottles and cans, and it belongs to the Grantler range.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppyspicyspicy hop
hoppy
spicy
spicy hop
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with spicy, peppery notes characteristic of the four Hallertau varieties at work—Perle and Saphir provide herbal complexity, while Hallertauer Tradition and Mittelfrüher add subtle floral and citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hallertauer Hopfen Cuvée

◎ Appearance

A bright golden lager with excellent clarity and a pale straw hue. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

golden, clearfine head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with spicy, peppery notes characteristic of the four Hallertau varieties at work—Perle and Saphir provide herbal complexity, while Hallertauer Tradition and Mittelfrüher add subtle floral and citrus undertones. Malt remains restrained and clean, allowing the noble hop profile to dominate without any harsh or grassy edges.

spicy, pepperyHallertau noble hopsherbal, floralclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is mild and approachable, with a soft malt foundation that quickly gives way to a wave of spicy hop character—black pepper and herbal notes coat the palate. Mid-palate remains crisp and clean, with a controlled bitterness (22 IBU) that balances the aromatics without overwhelming. The finish shifts toward a refreshing, dry quality that invites the next sip.

spicy hop-forwardcontrolled bitternessdry, crisp palate

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering spicy hop notes and a clean, mineral dryness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and free of astringency, fading gradually into a pleasant herbal memory.

dry, spicy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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 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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