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Deer Brand

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Grain-forward and light golden straw, with a hint of floral hops, mineral notes and the brewery's signature yeast strain. Developed before Prohibition, it takes its name from founder August Schell, a forester before he emigrated, who built a deer park beside the family mansion; deer still live there, and peacocks rescued in the 1970s roam the grounds. Brewed with Calypso hops.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
maltymineralfloral
malty
mineral
floral
clean
Aroma
Grain-forward nose with clean malt character taking the lead, complemented by subtle floral notes from the Calypso hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deer Brand

◎ Appearance

Light golden straw color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls.

light goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Grain-forward nose with clean malt character taking the lead, complemented by subtle floral notes from the Calypso hops. Mineral undertones emerge beneath, with a crisp, neutral yeast expression typical of the brewery's signature strain.

grain-forwardfloral hopsmineral notes

◐ Taste

Malty entry with a soft, refined palate dominated by grain sweetness and mineral water character. The floral hop presence remains understated throughout, with restrained bitterness (18 IBU) allowing the clean malt foundation to persist. Finish is crisp and refreshing without harshness.

malty sweetnessmineral-drivenrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Dry, snappy conclusion with lingering grain notes and a light mineral aftertaste. The finish is notably refreshing, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

dryrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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