hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Old Fred Red

Tap to rate

Cold-hopped and copper-coloured: Old Fred „red“ hits with an intense lemony, dry-edged note, slim and easy-drinking at the start, then a distinctly fruity bitterness shaped above all by Cascade hops that calls for the next sip. 5.3 % ABV at 12 % original gravity, brewed in Sigmaringen by the family brewery Zoller-Hof.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced lemon character, crisp and forward, lending an immediate dry edge to the olfactory profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Fred Red

◎ Appearance

Old Fred Red presents a luminous copper hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms with vigor and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure.

copper, brightpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced lemon character, crisp and forward, lending an immediate dry edge to the olfactory profile. Cascade hops deliver their signature citrus and herbal notes, complemented by a subtle fruitiness that emerges with gentle warming. Malz presence is restrained, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without aggressive floral or resinous qualities.

intense lemonCascade citrusdry hoppy

◐ Taste

The palate opens slim and inviting, with a clean, refreshing entry that emphasizes crispness over fullness. Mid-palate brings a distinctly fruity bitterness shaped primarily by Cascade hops, creating a dry-edged character that lingers pleasantly across the tongue. The finish is dry and snappy, with no sweetness or heaviness to slow the drinking experience.

fruity bitternessdry-edgedeasy-drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and persistent, dominated by a dry hoppy bite that encourages another sip. No lingering malt sweetness or harsh phenolics—only a balanced, refreshing farewell.

dry hoppy finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Old Fred Red

More from Zoller-Hof

Brenzkofer dunkel
Brenzkofer dunkel
Dunkel
5.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Donator
Donator
Lager
8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Fidelis Hefe Alkoholfrei
Fidelis Hefe Alkoholfrei
Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Fidelis Hefe Dunkel
Old Fred Green
Old Fred Green
Doppelbock
8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Zoller Fidelis Hefe Glutenfrei
Zoller Fidelis Hefe Glutenfrei Alkoholfrei
Zoller Fidelis Hefe Hell

About Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, citrusy, hoppy character as Old Fred Red will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Lager beers in hopIQ →Browse Germany beers →