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Three Rivers Lager

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A golden lager at 4.2 % that the brewery describes as sessionable, crisp and dry. It is hopped with Motueka and Wai-iti from New Zealand, which provide an assertive bitterness balanced by flavours and aromas of lime, lychee and stone fruit. Drinkers mention lime and lemon over a hay-like background and a floral note. The beer was first sold in 2021 as Three Rivers Pils and has carried its present name since 2025.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty citrus notes—lime and lemon—underscored by a subtle hay-like earthiness that grounds the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Three Rivers Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident in steady bead formation. The head is white and presents good retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty citrus notes—lime and lemon—underscored by a subtle hay-like earthiness that grounds the profile. New Zealand hops deliver aromatic layers of lychee and stone fruit, creating a clean, moderately assertive bouquet without aggressive herbal character.

lime and lemonlycheestone fruithay-like backgroundfloral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a light malt backbone supporting the hop-driven character. Mid-palate evolves through citrus and tropical stone fruit flavors, while a clean bitterness builds without harsh edges. The dry finish is characteristic of the style, allowing floral and fruity notes to linger subtly.

crispdrycitrus-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering bitterness and faint fruity-floral echoes that fade gradually. The aftertaste remains dry, encouraging another sip.

dryrefreshinglingering citrus notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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