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Binch

Brasserie Dunham
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🌍 Canada · American Lager · One of 49 American Lagers in hopIQ

A pale lager in the American mould, brewed dry and made to be drunk cold. The malt is light and clean, a soft bread and grain sweetness that never builds, and the hopping stays low, showing only a faint grassy bitterness at the edges. The body is thin and the carbonation firm, so it comes across crisp rather than filling. The close is quick, dry and close to neutral.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
grassy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Binch

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is vigorous and steady, creating fine bubbles that maintain active movement throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfirm carbonation

Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, dominated by soft grain and light bread notes from the pale Malz. A faint grassy character emerges from minimal hopping, without any assertive floral or citrus notes. The overall impression is neutral and unobtrusive, inviting rather than complex.

weiche Getreidenotesubtile Grasigkeit

Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a delicate bread-grain sweetness that develops briefly before fading. The palate remains dry and lean, allowing a low grassy bitterness to register at the edges without building intensity. The body is thin and clean, never cloying, finishing with a dry quality that prepares the palate for the next sip.

trockenleicht körpigsanfte Brotigkeit

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering dryness and a near-neutral aftertaste. No harsh or tannic edges emerge, leaving only a whisper of grass and grain.

kurz und trockenneutral
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Binch

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Binch

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American 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.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, light, clean character as Binch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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