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Jack Brand Earl Grey Lager

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A lager brewed with pilsner malt and Galaxy hops and then infused with a Darjeeling Earl Grey tea blend. The tea brings citrus and bergamot flavours, and the beer is crisp, fruity and refreshing. The tannins of the tea act much like hop bitterness, while the bergamot picks up the citrus notes of the hops.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Country Winner (UK) · 2019
World Beer Awards
Experimental
★Country Winner (UK) — World Beer Awards (Experimental)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
herbal
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bergamot and citrus notes from both the Galaxy hops and Darjeeling tea infusion, creating an unusual and inviting complexity.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Brand Earl Grey Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale, straw-colored lager with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. Clean lines and gentle lacing indicate a well-structured pour.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bergamot and citrus notes from both the Galaxy hops and Darjeeling tea infusion, creating an unusual and inviting complexity. Subtle pilsner malt undertones provide a soft, grainy foundation. The tea character emerges as floral and slightly spiced, reminiscent of Earl Grey's distinctive profile.

bergamot, Earl GreyGalaxy citrusfloral tea notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the tea tannins working in concert with the restrained bitterness to create structure without harshness. Citrus and bergamot flavors unfold across the mid-palate, complemented by the pillowy softness of pilsner malt. The balance between tea's astringency and hop character creates an engaging, nuanced drinking experience.

tea tanninsbalanced citruscrisp, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with bergamot notes lingering pleasantly alongside a gentle herbal fade. The aftertaste remains clean without any harsh astringency.

dry finishherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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.

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What is a Pale 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.

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