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Mjölnir

Germany·India Pale Lager
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Mjölnir is a dry-hopped lager brewed in the Pilsner manner and named after Thor's hammer. It is bright and pale, left unfiltered, and combines an easy-drinking body with a fruity, fresh hop aroma from the dry hopping. A noticeable, dry bitter edge runs through to the finish and keeps it crisp. It has 5.3% ABV.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The dry-hopped nose opens with fresh, fruity hop aromatics that dominate without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mjölnir

◎ Appearance

Mjölnir presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of a Pilsner-derived lager. The unfiltered character lends a light haze that catches the light pleasantly, while a fine carbonation generates a stable, creamy head with good lacing retention down the glass.

pale goldenunfiltered hazefine carbonationlasting head

◌ Aroma

The dry-hopped nose opens with fresh, fruity hop aromatics that dominate without aggression. A light, clean malt foundation supports the floral and citrus notes, while the lager yeast contributes a crisp, neutral backdrop that allows the hop character to shine through with clarity.

fruity hop aromafloral, citrus notesclean malt basecrisp, yeasty

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with a gentle malt sweetness that establishes the Pilsner foundation. Mid-palate develops a noticeable dry bitterness from the 45 IBU that builds steadily, cutting through any residual sweetness and driving toward a sharply defined finish.

light bodymalt sweetnessdry bitternesscrisp edge

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and lingering, with the bitter hop character persisting cleanly on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and mineral-like, encouraging another sip without any cloying sensation.

dry, persistenthop bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

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

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About India Pale Lager

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