hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Hopfenbrise

Tap to rate

Hopfenbrise is a beer of the style Leichtbier from the Stiftsbrauerei Schlägl, the brewery of Schlägl Abbey in Aigen-Schlägl. The abbey has brewed beer since 1580, and the brewery works in the Upper Mühlviertel at the foot of the Bohemian Forest.

ABV
3.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, offering subtle noble hop character with a light herbal undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopfenbrise

◎ Appearance

Hopfenbrise presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, stable white head that clings softly to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles that maintain the foam's presence throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, offering subtle noble hop character with a light herbal undertone. A soft, clean malt base provides a gentle cereal sweetness that supports rather than dominates the aromatic profile, creating an inviting and approachable sensory entry.

subtle noble hopslight herbal notesclean malt sweetnessrestrained character

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a balanced interplay between clean malt flavors and gentle hop bitterness. The body is light and dry, allowing the 22 IBU to assert itself as a pleasant, integrated finishing note rather than an aggressive presence, making for an exceptionally drinkable session beer.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesslight bodyclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading quickly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste with no lingering sweetness. The low alcohol and measured bitterness ensure a palate-cleansing conclusion ideal for sustained drinking.

dry finishpalate-cleansingquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

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

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hopfenbrise

More from Stiftsbrauerei Schlägl

Böhmerwald Zwickl
Böhmerwald Zwickl
Kellerbier
5.0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Chorherren Pils
Chorherren Pils
German Pilsner
5.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Der Entschlossene
Der Entschlossene
Festbier
5.9%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Der Halbstarke
Der Halbstarke
Leichtbier
2.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Der Kobold
Der Kobold
IPA
6.2%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Der Listige
Der Listige
Rauchbier
6.3%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Der Märchenprinz
Der Märchenprinz
Fruited Sour
5.0%·Mild
Find matches →
Die Blumige
Die Blumige
Spiced Lager
6.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About Leichtbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Leichtbier?

Leichtbier 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 Leichtbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, refreshing character as Hopfenbrise will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →