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A subtle lemon flavour sits on a light cereal malt base, dry and highly drinkable. Loral is the only hop, Pale Ale and Light Munich the malts, and at 3.4% the beer is both gluten free and vegan. Crack open a cold one and keep going all day: the pitch is a refreshing, gluten-free, sessionable lager. Crisp. Cold. Classic. is the line on the label.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusymaltyclean
citrusy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with a subtle lemon note that sits cleanly over a light cereal malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine white head forms readily and holds with modest persistence, leaving thin sheets of lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual impression throughout.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a subtle lemon note that sits cleanly over a light cereal malt foundation. Floral hop character from Floral emerges gently in the background, providing restraint and elegance rather than assertiveness. The overall profile is fresh and straightforward, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct interference.

subtle lemonlight cereal maltfloral hopsclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the lemon character translating from the nose into subtle citrus notes on the palate. Light Munich and Pale Ale malts deliver a soft, biscuity base that never becomes heavy or cloying. Bitterness is moderate and balanced at 22 IBU, finishing clean without astringency or lingering harshness.

dry, crisplemon citrussoft biscuit maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and distinctly dry, with the lemon note fading to a gentle malt sweetness. Aftertaste is clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishlemon faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Pale Lager

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