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Saazi Ness

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Saazi Ness carries hints of corn and lemon zest on the nose, followed by a classic lager bitterness, a clear golden Bohemian lager at 4.5% ABV. Saaz and Bobek hops go into the brew with clear Highland water. Since the 2016 rescue, Cairngorm Brewery has developed the extended Loch Ness range with its own brewing heritage in mind.

ABV
4.5%
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
noble hopcitrusyclean
noble hop
citrusy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, herbal noble-hop character grounded in Saaz and Bobek.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saazi Ness

◎ Appearance

Saazi Ness presents a bright, clear golden hue that catches the light with crystalline transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in fine lace. Carbonation is present and lively without aggression, typical of a well-conditioned lager.

bright goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, herbal noble-hop character grounded in Saaz and Bobek. Corn and lemon zest emerge as distinct aromatic layers, offering a gentle citrus lift above the grain base. Highland water clarity comes through as a minerality that doesn't mask the delicate hop perfume.

Saaz herballemon zestcorn notesmineral water clarity

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a subtle bready-malty foundation that supports the beer's 4.5% body without weighing it down. Mid-palate develops a classic lager bitterness rooted in noble-hop spice; the citrus notes from the aroma translate into a dry, refreshing snap. Finish remains lean and dry, with the Bohemian character asserting itself through restrained, elegant bitterness.

classic lager bitternessnoble-hop spicedry and crisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly with a lingering dry bite from the noble hops. No cloying sweetness or malt heaviness remains—only a refreshing, thirst-inducing dryness that invites the next sip.

dry noble-hop bitequick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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