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Alpine Lager

Canada·Pale Lager
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A pale lager sold mainly in New Brunswick, where the brand has been on the market since 1937. The brewery describes it as pale and medium-bodied and names Styrian Golding and Nugget hops. Tasters report straw, grass and corn with a mild fruity note; the hops add a light herbal, slightly spicy edge without firm bitterness. The finish is clean and short. Within the range it is the regional counterpart to the nationally distributed flagship.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2016
Canadian Brewing Awards
North American Style Lager
Gold · 2013
Canadian Brewing Awards
North American Style Lager
Bronze · 2012
Canadian Brewing Awards
North American Style Lager
Gold · 2000
World Beer Cup
American Lager/Ale or Cream Ale
★Gold — Canadian Brewing Awards (North American Style Lager)
★Gold — Canadian Brewing Awards (North American Style Lager)
★Bronze — Canadian Brewing Awards (North American Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycleanherbal
grassy
clean
herbal
spicy hop
fruity
bready
Aroma
Fresh and straightforward, leading with clean straw and dried grass notes, followed by subtle corn character.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alpine Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a thin, delicate white head that settles quickly. The carbonation is moderate and visible, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the clear body. Lacing clings lightly to the glass as the foam recedes.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and straightforward, leading with clean straw and dried grass notes, followed by subtle corn character. The Styrian Golding and Nugget hops contribute a light herbal undertone with a whisper of spice, while the malt profile remains understated and grainy without depth or complexity.

straw and grasslight herbalmild corn adjunct

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and approachable with a medium body that feels balanced but thin. Grain and light corn sweetness form the core, with gentle herbal and slightly spicy hop notes that provide structure without aggressive bitterness. The 12 IBU creates a soft, rounded edge rather than any assertive bite.

grainy sweetnesslight bodysoft hop edge

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, departing quickly with minimal lingering aftertaste. A faint herbal memory fades rapidly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean departureshort finish
73
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
71
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alpine Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Alpine Lager

About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same grassy, clean, herbal character as Alpine Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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