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Braxton Lager

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is restrained and straightforward, with soft, grainy malt notes at the forefront.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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