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Mule English Lager

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Mule is an English-hopped lager brewed in collaboration with Brasserie de la Mule, a Brussels brewery known for its German-style lagers. Admiral, Challenger and Bramling Cross hops meet Clear Choice, Extra Pale and lager malt. Cereal malt, grassy and herbaceous aromas come first, followed by subtle orchard fruit. A touch of sweetness sits in the middle before a dry, bitter finish. The beer was released in July 2026 at 4.0 %.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyherbalmalty
grassy
herbal
malty
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive cereal grain character and grassy herbal notes that reflect the English hop profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mule English Lager

◎ Appearance

Mule presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour and maintains good Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive cereal grain character and grassy herbal notes that reflect the English hop profile. Subtle orchard fruit—apple and pear—emerges beneath, lending freshness without dominating. The overall aromatic expression is restrained and refined, with no phenolic or yeast-driven qualities.

cereal maltgrassy, herbaceousorchard fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and malty, with a gentle sweetness from Extra Pale and Clear Choice malts providing roundness in the mid-palate. Admiral, Challenger and Bramling Cross hops build a measured bitterness that arrives without aggression. The finish transitions dry and crisp, with a lingering herbal and slightly spicy hop character that frames the beer's conclusion.

dry finishmeasured bitternessherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with moderate length. Herbal and subtle bitter notes linger pleasantly into the aftertaste without harshness.

dry aftertastemoderate persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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