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Bearface Lager

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A hoppy lager that sits between traditions: the bite of a Czech pilsner, the pale, crisp malt of a German pils and the aroma hops of modern IPAs. Citrusy American aroma varieties shape the nose, and a snap of bitterness gives the beer its edge. The result is fruity, complex and bitter. It was among the first beers brewed at Drygate and is listed in the B-Sides tier.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop 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
hoppytoastycitrusy
hoppy
toasty
citrusy
bready
berry
clean
Aroma
Citrus and pine leap from the glass, driven by modern American hop varieties that sit confidently alongside herbal and resinous undertones.
also:piney,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bearface Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout, imparting an inviting sparkle to the beer.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus and pine leap from the glass, driven by modern American hop varieties that sit confidently alongside herbal and resinous undertones. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt base with subtle toasted grain notes. The nose is bright and expressive, offering no yeast-derived esters or phenols—purely varietal hop character.

citrus-forwardpine resinclean grainaromatic hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a snappy bitterness that arrives early and persists through the mid-palate. Citrus and berry notes complement the hop bite, while toasted and bready malt notes provide structure without heaviness. The finish is dry and bitter-led, balancing the beer's hoppy character against a solid but understated malt foundation.

bitter-forwardcitrus-berrytoasted maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with dry bitterness and faint citrus zest, fading gradually over several seconds. No sticky sweetness or warming alcohol presence—the finish remains clean and thirst-quenching.

dry bitternesslingering citrusclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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

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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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