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Beerfarm India Pale Lager

Australia·India Pale Lager
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A lager built around hop aroma. Mosaic supplies bright stone fruit and tropical fruit, Saaz sets a spicy, herbal edge against it, and Magnum carries a firm 40 IBU of bitterness. The grain bill of pilsner malt, rye and rolled grains stays thin on purpose, leaving a pale, sparkling body with only a trace of malt sweetness. Weeks of cold conditioning give it the clean profile of a lager underneath the hops, and the finish is crisp and dry.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Best International Lager · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
★Best International Lager — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
clean
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit and tropical fruit character from Mosaic hops—ripe peach, apricot, and citrus notes blend seamlessly.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beerfarm India Pale Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with exceptional clarity and bright, sparkling carbonation. The head forms quickly and disperses to a delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The thin grain bill and weeks of cold conditioning produce a crystalline body without haze or suspended matter.

pale straw goldcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit and tropical fruit character from Mosaic hops—ripe peach, apricot, and citrus notes blend seamlessly. Saaz provides a herbal, peppery edge that cuts through the fruit, supported by a clean lager backdrop. Malt presence remains restrained, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without floral excess.

stone fruit, tropicalherbal, spicyclean lagerbright citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with tropical fruit flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside subtle herbal spice. The 40 IBU bitterness from Magnum builds steadily and sits firmly in the finish without harshness. Malz sweetness is deliberately restrained, leaving a lean, mineral-clean palate that emphasizes hop character over grain.

tropical, fruityfirm bitternesscrisp, dryherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with lingering tropical and herbal notes fading into a subtle peppery bitterness. Aftertaste remains light and mineral, free of cloying sweetness or yeast-driven residue.

crisp, dry finishlingering herbsclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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Food Pairing

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