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Braxton Lager

Braxton Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 60 American Lagers in hopIQ

Covington, Kentucky's flagship American lager from the brewery Evan Rouse launched in 2015, after starting out at 16 in the Rouse family garage on Braxton Drive. Brewed on Pilsner malt and Magnum hops for a crisp, dry finish. 4.3% ABV, 12 IBU — a low-key session lager that put a small Ohio-River craft brewery on Cincinnati taps.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Braxton Lager

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A modest white head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the American lager style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationlight head

Aroma

The nose is restrained and straightforward, with soft, grainy malt notes at the forefront. Herbal, earthy notes from the Magnum hop variety emerge subtly beneath, contributing a touch of noble character without dominating. Overall impression is one of simplicity and cleanliness, with no adjunct or fermentation artifacts.

grainy maltsubtle herbal hopclean fermentationrestrained

Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt sweetness that carries a mild grain character. Bitterness develops gently mid-palate from the Magnum hops, providing just enough definition to prevent flatness without asserting itself. The finish is crisp and dry, with mineral dryness that clears the palate efficiently.

light grain sweetnesssoft malt backbonegentle bitternessclean, dry finish

Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than lingering, characteristic of a well-executed session lager.

dry, cleanquick faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Braxton Lager

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 Braxton Lager

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 clean, crisp, refreshing character as Braxton Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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