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Beerfarm India Pale Lager

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🌍 Australia · India Pale Lager · One of 5 India Pale Lagers in hopIQ

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

AWARDS

Best International Lager · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
Best International Lager — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another India Pale Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Beerfarm India Pale Lager

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Beerfarm India Pale Lager

About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India Pale 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 India Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, dry, fruity character as Beerfarm India Pale Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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