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Heide Craft Sommer Session

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🌍 Germany · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 9 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

Heide Craft Sommer Session is an unfiltered, lower-strength summer lager, dry-hopped with Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic. The dry hopping shapes the nose: grapefruit, citrus peel and tropical fruit such as passion fruit and mango over a light, grainy Pilsner-malt base. It pours a bright yellow with a slight haze. The body is light and lively, and 24 IBU give a balanced bitterness that fades quickly instead of lingering. Brewed at 10.5 °P original gravity to 4.5 % ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry-Hopped Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heide Craft Sommer Session

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, pale yellow with a soft haze characteristic of an unfiltered lager. The head is modest and fine-grained, settling to a thin collar with delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating steady streams of small bubbles that maintain the beer's visual liveliness.

pale yellowunfiltered hazefine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the trio of dry-hop varieties: bright grapefruit and citrus peel from Amarillo and Citra, with ripe tropical notes of passion fruit and mango from Mosaic. Beneath the aromatic hop profile sits a clean, light grain foundation with subtle Pilsner-malt sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and garden-like, without any harsh or oxidative notes.

citrus peeltropical fruitgrapefruitlight grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with immediate citrus character that carries through the mid-palate alongside tropical fruit notes. The 24 IBU contribute a balanced, measured bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance; it fades quickly into the finish. The light body and dry finish prevent any cloying sweetness, allowing the hop-derived flavors to remain the focal point throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, with lingering citrus notes that echo the aroma without becoming astringent. The beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip, with no heavy residue or sticky sweetness.

short finishcitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Heide Craft Sommer Session

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 Heide Craft Sommer Session

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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