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Funslinger Lager is the light lager of Breckenridge Brewery, made for the end of a day on the mountain. At 4.5% ABV it is easy drinking, with a hint of dark German malts to draw out more flavor and complexity. The brewers dialed back the hops and malt for a more drinkable lager, born out of two Colorado companies. The brewery opened in 1990 in the ski town of Breckenridge.

ABV
4.5%
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
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, with a light cereal note from the pale malts forming the backbone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Funslinger

◎ Appearance

Funslinger presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, delicate bubbles that persist moderately across the surface, leaving thin lines of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, characteristic of a refined lager.

pale goldenclear, brightfine head retentiongentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, with a light cereal note from the pale malts forming the backbone. A whisper of darker German malt varieties adds subtle depth without dominating, while hop character remains minimal—a faint herbal hint only. Overall, the aroma speaks to balance and simplicity rather than complexity.

light, cereal-forwardsubtle malt depthminimal hop expression

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and crisp, with a soft malt sweetness that flows smoothly across the tongue. The darker German malts contribute a gentle, understated complexity—a touch of bread crust and mild grain character that lifts the beer beyond plain simplicity. Bitterness is barely perceptible at 12 IBU, allowing the malt foundation to remain the focus throughout.

smooth, drinkablebread crust, grainlow bitternessbalanced, approachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading with a faint malt sweetness and no lingering bitterness. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

clean, dryshort finishrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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