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Lager der A

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A light maltiness runs through this bottom-fermented lager, which is neither filtered nor pasteurised. At 4.3 % it is a lager in the old style, of the kind once sold and drunk in quantity by the local hospitality trade, and Martinus brews it in the middle of Groningen's old town, on the ground floor of the former print shop.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, biscuity malt notes and a subtle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lager der A

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a traditionally brewed lager. Lacing clings cleanly to the glass.

pale strawbright clarityfine foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, biscuity malt notes and a subtle sweetness. Noble hop character is restrained and graceful, offering a whisper of herbal earthiness rather than assertive florality. There is no yeast-borne funkiness—the fermentation remains clean and composed.

biscuit maltnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Light maltiness forms the foundation of the palate, delivering gentle bready and grainy flavours without heaviness. The 22 IBU provide measured bitterness in the mid-palate, arriving as a balancing element rather than a leading voice. The finish is smooth and dry, with good mineral clarity that speaks to careful water management.

soft maltrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving only a gentle malt sweetness and a whisper of herbal notes. Drying quickly without any astringency, inviting another sip.

cleanbrief
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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

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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.

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