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Extra is an amber lager hopped well beyond the usual. Perle leads with its herbal, fine character and assertive bitterness; generous Cascade and Willamette answer with aroma and hold it in check. Underneath lies a soft amber malt base. The beer starts on the malt, turns into a hoppy lager and ends long and bitter. Bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
floral
clean
caramel
Aroma
Perle hops announce themselves with herbal and slightly spicy character, laying down an assertive bitter foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Extra

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, golden-tan head that shows fine retention and consistent lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that supports the dense foam collar.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Perle hops announce themselves with herbal and slightly spicy character, laying down an assertive bitter foundation. Cascade and Willamette follow with bright citrus and floral notes that add complexity and balance the hop-forward profile. Underneath runs a soft, bready maltiness that anchors the composition without dominating.

herbal hopsspicy, citrussoft maltwell-balanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean malt sweetness and light caramel notes, then transitions decisively into the hoppy character as Perle and its companions assert themselves mid-palate. Bitterness builds steadily and finishes long, with herbal and slightly resinous notes lingering. The soft amber malt foundation prevents any harsh edges, allowing the interplay between malt and hops to develop with clarity.

malt-driven entryhoppy mid-palatelingering bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and decisively bitter, with herbal and floral hops dominating the aftertaste. Dryness increases gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

long bitter finishherbal aftertastedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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About Amber Lager

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What is a Amber Lager?

Amber 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.

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