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Blue Point Toasted Lager

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Long Island's signature craft lager. Rich toasted caramel malt, a hint of chocolate and a clean, balanced bitterness. Named for its distinctive amber colour from roasted malt. A Long Island classic.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup 2006
American-Style Amber Lager
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2006 (American-Style Amber Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
roasted
caramel
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting toasted and roasted malt aromas, complemented by subtle chocolate and caramel notes.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Point Toasted Lager

◎ Appearance

Pours a brilliant amber hue with excellent clarity and a rich golden sheen characteristic of its roasted malt bill. A dense, tan head forms with impressive retention, indicating quality carbonation and proper conditioning. The color deepens slightly toward the edges, showcasing the toasted malt character.

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◌ Aroma

The nose leads with inviting toasted and roasted malt aromas, complemented by subtle chocolate and caramel notes. There's a gentle breadiness present that reflects the clean grain bill, with minimal hop character allowing the malt to shine. The overall bouquet is approachable and well-balanced without being overly complex.

toasted maltcaramelchocolatebread

◐ Taste

Entry presents a smooth, medium-bodied palate with prominent toasted caramel maltiness and hints of chocolate depth. The mid-palate maintains balance between sweet grain notes and a restrained, clean bitterness that never overwhelms. The 25 IBU provides structure without harshness, allowing the malt character to remain the focal point.

toasted caramelsmooth maltbalanced bitternessmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean with a dry quality that refreshes the palate without lingering heavily. Subtle caramel notes fade gracefully, leaving a pleasant, malty aftertaste that encourages another sip.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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What is a American Amber Lager?

American 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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