Hipster Frog: buy the dry-hopped craft lager with Amarillo
If you love clean lagers but want something more, Hipster Frog is the answer: fermented with German yeast for the typical cleanliness of bottom fermentation, dry-hopped with Amarillo for a citrusy and fresh profile that makes it unique. Available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
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Top fermentation vs bottom fermentation: what’s the difference?
The main distinction lies in the yeast and fermentation temperature:
- Top fermentation (ale): yeasts that work at 15–24 °C, producing esters and phenols with fruity and complex aromas
- Bottom fermentation (lager): yeasts that work at 7–13 °C, resulting in a cleaner profile with notes of bread, cereal, and crispness on the palate
Hipster Frog takes advantage of the cleanliness of bottom fermentation and enriches it with dry hopping — the best of both worlds.
What is Pils (Pilsner)?
Pils is a lager style born in Bohemia in the mid-1800s. Typical characteristics: clear light color, light body, lively carbonation, biscuity notes, and aroma of noble hops (Saaz, Hallertau). An excellent Italian example is La Pils della Graziella by Gritz Brewing: gluten free, with floral scents from Czech hops, available on Maltese.
What is a Bock?
Bock is a fuller-bodied and maltier German lager, with notes of caramel, dark bread, and ripe fruit. If you want to explore this style, A-T Doppelbock by Birrificio Altotevere is a great starting point: intense amber, with hints of honey, caramel, and red fruit.
And what about Scotch Ale?
Scotch Ale is not a lager but a robust Scottish ale: abundant malt body, residual sweetness, notes of caramel, toffee, and dark fruit. Perfect for those seeking rich and deep aromas. Try the Scottish Ale by WhiteTree Brewing, available on Maltese.
Why choose a dry-hopped lager like Hipster Frog
- Traditional cleanliness: German bottom-fermenting yeast for a clear and balanced profile
- Modern aroma: dry hopping with Amarillo for citrusy and fruity notes that enhance the sip
- Easy drinking: light body and clean finish, perfect for any occasion
- Italian craft: produced with care and attention to ingredients
Tasting tips and pairings
- Temperature: 6–8 °C to capture cereal notes and hop aromas
- Pairings: salads with fresh cheeses, grilled chicken, baked fish, artisan snacks and chips
- Glassware: pint or Pils glass — discover tasting glasses on Maltese
Buy craft lagers on Maltese
On Maltese you’ll find a curated selection of Italian and international craft lagers, with shipping throughout Italy. From the driest Pils to the maltier Bock, there’s the right lager for every palate.
