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Reef Point Craft Lager

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Malt leads here: a soft honey aroma and a robust malt backbone, balanced by a gentle bitterness from traditional noble hops and a delicate uplift of citrus from a new-world addition. At 23 IBU and 0.5% ABV, brewed to that strength from the start rather than de-alcoholised, it is made with barley alone, no wheat, oats or rye, and it is vegan.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 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
maltyhoneynoble hop
malty
honey
noble hop
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
Soft honey notes emerge first, backed by a robust malt character that suggests grain and subtle bread.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reef Point Craft Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light gold in color, with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head that settles into a thin collar of lace. The carbonation is moderate and even, producing a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the glass. Body appears light and clean, appropriate to the alcohol-free designation.

pale straw goldbright clarityfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Soft honey notes emerge first, backed by a robust malt character that suggests grain and subtle bread. Traditional noble hops contribute a refined, understated floral and herbal backdrop, while a new-world citrus element—likely from a bright hop addition—lifts the nose with gentle citric brightness. The overall impression is approachable and balanced, without any harsh or solvent-like alcohol notes.

honey sweetnessnoble hops, floralcitrus liftclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft malt-forward character, delivering honey-like sweetness and a gentle bready note that provides substance despite the low ABV. A refined bitterness at 23 IBU emerges mid-palate, courtesy of the noble hops, while the new-world citrus addition adds a delicate, crisp counterpoint. The finish is clean and dry, with no cloying residue, and the overall mouthfeel remains light yet satisfying.

malty sweetnessnoble hop bitternesscitric crispnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers gently into the aftertaste, never harsh or aggressive, while the malt and honey notes fade into a refreshingly dry conclusion. A subtle citric thread persists, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

lingering honeydry malt faderefreshing finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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