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Buttenheimer Hopfenzupfer

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A seasonal Festbier released each autumn and brewed with Hallertauer Mittelfrüh aroma hops from the brewery's own show hop garden. The brewery calls it strongly brewed, with a fine hop note as in old times. Tasters describe a golden-yellow to amber beer whose hop aroma is spicy, grassy and lightly fruity, set against sweet caramel, toast and bread; the body is full and malty without being heavy, and the finish brings back the fine, herbal hops. It is mashed slowly and matured cold for a long time.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicy hoptoasty
malty
spicy hop
toasty
grassy
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced herbal and grassy hop character from the Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, layered with subtle spice notes.
also:herbal,bready,fruity,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Buttenheimer Hopfenzupfer

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow to amber hue, clear and luminous in the glass. The head builds with moderate density and persists with fine lacing that clings delicately to the glass walls. The body carries a light amber warmth without haziness, supported by steady, fine carbonation.

golden-amberclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced herbal and grassy hop character from the Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, layered with subtle spice notes. Underneath, soft caramel and toasted bread emerge, with a light stone fruit fruitiness threading through the background. The malt backbone supports without overwhelming, creating a balanced nosing experience of classic hop refinement.

herbal, grassy hopscaramel, toastspiced, light fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and full-bodied, with bread and caramel notes establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate develops a clean, noble hop presence—grassy and herbal—that provides definition without aggressive bitterness. The moderate 22 IBU creates gentle restraint, allowing the malt sweetness and hop spice to coexist in equilibrium.

malty, full-bodiednoble hops, low bitternessbread, caramel balance

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, returning to the fine herbal hop character with a clean, slightly dry conclusion. A gentle warmth from the 5.6% ABV lingers without any heat, leaving behind the memory of spiced hops and fading malt sweetness.

herbal hop finishclean, dry
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Buttenheimer Hopfenzupfer

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Buttenheimer Hopfenzupfer

About Festbier

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What is a Festbier?

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