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Novella GF

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Novella GF is a gluten-free beer that the brewery calls a hybrid lager, without saying how it is fermented. Arbor describes it as crisp, clean and eminently drinkable, with a delicate malt character and a refreshing finish. The impression is of pale grain and a light bready sweetness, little hop aroma and a restrained bitterness. It stands as a second lager alongside the Helles and is slightly stronger than that beer.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft, bready malt tones that recall lightly toasted grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Novella GF

◎ Appearance

Novella GF presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with modest volume and shows fine, delicate lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation appears measured and well-integrated, lending a refined visual presence without excessive liveliness.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft, bready malt tones that recall lightly toasted grain. Hop character remains subdued, offering only a whisper of herbal restraint in the background. There is no pronounced yeast signature, maintaining the beer's clean, understated aromatic profile.

bready maltdelicate grainrestrained hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with the malt foundation providing a subtle sweetness that echoes pale cereal and soft bread notes. The mid-palate remains clean and dry, allowing the grain character to speak without interference. Bitterness arrives gently at 22 IBU, finishing the palate with a measured, non-aggressive edge that complements rather than dominates.

crisp, cleanlight sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and refreshing, with the malt sweetness fading quickly into a dry, grainy aftertaste. A gentle bitterness lingers briefly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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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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.

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