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Griffin

Czech Republic·India Pale Lager
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A meeting of American IPA and Czech pale lager: the brewery describes American IPA character joined to the refreshing bitterness of Czech pale lagers, with an aroma full of fruit and the high drinkability of a lager. Seven hop varieties work here – Hallertau Magnum, Centennial, Sorachi Ace, Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Citra and Motueka – over pilsner, wheat, biscuit, acidulated and caramel malts.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppymalty
fruity
hoppy
malty
caramel
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops, layered with tropical character from Galaxy.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Griffin

◎ Appearance

Griffin presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head formation. The carbonation is visibly active, producing tight foam that clings to the glass with good lacing. The overall brightness suggests a well-attenuated lager fermentation.

pale goldencrisp white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops, layered with tropical character from Galaxy. Supporting the hop profile are subtle biscuit and wheat grain notes, with a clean, grainy backdrop from the pilsner base malt. The aroma is inviting and forward-facing without aggressive grassiness.

citrus and stone fruittropical notesclean grainhop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and slightly sweet from wheat and caramel malts, followed by a measured hop bitterness in the mid-palate that avoids harshness. Fruity and citric flavors develop alongside subtle biscuit character, with crisp lager-driven minerality cutting through the mid-section. The finish carries lingering tropical and citrus notes with a balanced, dry conclusion.

balanced bitternessfruity citrussmooth entrycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with hop-derived bitterness fading to a pleasant mineral dryness. The tropical and citric aftertaste lingers briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dry, minerallingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About India Pale Lager

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