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Sommertraum

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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 8 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

A bottom-fermented summer seasonal, brewed and poured only in the warm months and bottled unfiltered. Cascade hops go into the lagering tank, a cold-hopping step the brewery traces back to traditional practice, so the hop aroma comes through in full. The result is fresh and fruity, with floral notes, orange and a light lemony citrus over a lean, pale malt base of soft bread and grain. The finish is dry, with a mild but clear hop bitterness.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry-Hopped Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sommertraum

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow, brilliantly clear with fine, bright carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with gentle, persistent lacing. A visually inviting pour that speaks to its unfiltered yet well-conditioned character.

pale strawclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and floral Cascade character—orange zest and subtle lemon notes dominate. Beneath this sits a soft, grainy Malz foundation with hints of fresh bread. The dry-hopping brings an erfrischend, verdant quality that feels both delicate and clearly present.

orange zestfloralfresh breadherbal Cascade

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and crisp, with soft bread malt providing a neutral, clean base. The mid-palate delivers fruity, citric notes from Cascade—orange and light lemon—without heaviness. A dry, herbal hop bitterness builds gradually and carries through, never aggressive but unmistakably there.

lean palatesoft maltcitric hopdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a mild but distinct hop bitterness lingering pleasantly. No residual sweetness; the aftertaste remains fresh and slightly herbal, inviting another sip.

dryherbal aftertasteclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sommertraum

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 Sommertraum

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

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