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Ghosst is a strong pale lager inspired by German Maibock. It pours a deep gold. The hops show only in the aroma, as light floral and spicy notes; from the first sip the malt takes over, warm and full. The palate is soft and rounded, the strength comes through as warmth, and yet the beer stays clean and drinks more easily than its alcohol suggests.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanfloral
malty
clean
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, with delicate floral and spicy hop notes taking the foreground.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ghosst

◎ Appearance

Ghosst presents a deep gold color with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds firm, displaying good lacing down the glass. The overall presentation is inviting and well-defined, characteristic of a carefully crafted lager.

deep goldbright and clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, with delicate floral and spicy hop notes taking the foreground. Beneath the hops lies a soft, warming Malz character that suggests grain-forward brewing. The overall aromatic profile is clean and balanced, neither aggressive nor shy.

floral hopsspicy, herbalsoft malt backbone

◐ Taste

On the palate, Malz dominates from the first sip with a warm, full character that builds gently. The mouthfeel is soft and rounded, with minimal bitterness despite the 25 IBUs—the emphasis remains on clean grain sweetness and body. The 8% alcohol strength expresses itself as warmth rather than heat, integrating smoothly into the whole.

full-bodied maltsmooth, warmingclean, restrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a gentle warmth that extends the drinking experience without becoming harsh. The beer maintains its clean character through the aftertaste, leaving behind a subtle grain sweetness.

dry, warming finishlingering aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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