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Bighead Mid

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Bighead Mid is the mid-strength version of Bighead, brewed on the same base of malted barley and German hops. The wort is fermented out almost completely, which keeps the beer dry and very light in body despite the lower alcohol. It pours pale gold with a lively white head. Aromas of fresh cereal and a light herbal hop lead into a clean, crisp palate with a touch of bready malt, gentle bitterness and a short, dry finish that makes it an easy session lager.

ABV
3.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
cleanherbalnoble hop
clean
herbal
noble hop
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, fresh cereal grain—typical of the well-attenuated malted barley base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bighead Mid

◎ Appearance

Bighead Mid presents a pale gold pour with excellent clarity and a bright, lively character. A white head forms with good initial density and fine retention, displaying crisp lacing against the glass as it settles. The carbonation appears well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the body.

pale goldbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, fresh cereal grain—typical of the well-attenuated malted barley base. German noble hops contribute a gentle herbal character with subtle vegetal undertones, remaining restrained and balanced. No aggressive acetaldehyde or sulfur notes; the overall impression is crisp and straightforward.

fresh cerealherbal noble hopsclean grainrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with a light, dry body that drinks considerably lighter than its ABV suggests. Mid-palate reveals a touch of bready malt sweetness before a gentle herbal bitterness emerges, providing structure without dominance. The fermentation is very clean, allowing the delicate interplay between malt and hop character to come through.

crisp entrybready maltgentle bitternessdry body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the herbal bitterness fading quickly into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No warming alcohol or lingering sweetness; the beer returns to neutral with remarkable speed.

short finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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