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Highland Park Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 72 American Lagers in hopIQ

Baseball is the brewery's sports lager, brewed as a light, low-strength beer for long afternoons at the ballpark or in front of a game. A clean, cold fermentation keeps the profile neat and uncluttered, and the hops contribute only subtle herbal and lemony aromas over a soft malt base. The body stays light and the finish crisp and refreshing at 5.0 percent, with nothing heavy that would slow down a second glass.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Gold · 2024
Great American Beer Festival
Contemporary American-Style Lager
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (Contemporary American-Style Lager)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baseball

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with fine lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and sustained throughout, creating a visually appealing and inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, reflecting the beer's minimalist design. Subtle herbal notes from the hops emerge alongside delicate lemon zest, sitting atop a soft, understated malt foundation. There is no yeast-driven complexity or adjunct character—just a straightforward, refreshing profile that invites another sip.

herbal hop noteslemon citrussoft maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a gentle malt sweetness providing structure without heaviness. The mid-palate remains clean and uncomplicated, allowing subtle herbal and citrus nuances from the hops to register without asserting themselves. Bitterness is minimal—just enough to balance the malt and maintain drinkability across multiple glasses.

light-bodiedsubtle bitternessmalt-forwardcrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or harsh aftertaste. A clean, quick fade leaves the palate ready for the next drink, making this beer ideally suited for extended social occasions.

dry finishquick faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Baseball

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

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Baseball

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

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

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