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Capital Gold Lager

Confluence Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 63 American Lagers in hopIQ

Winner of the inaugural Iowa Beer Brackets competition in 2017 — voted Iowa's favourite craft beer by Des Moines Register readers. A clean, well-balanced American lager with a mild hop note and smooth malt finish. The beer that proved Iowa craft drinkers appreciate a great lager as much as an IPA.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capital Gold Lager

Appearance

Capital Gold presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A fine white head forms with good initial retention, gradually settling into a delicate collar. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a crisp visual impression throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal-clearfine white headbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose is clean and restrained, characteristic of a well-executed lager. Subtle malt sweetness emerges first, with gentle cereal and light bread notes. A mild noble hop presence rounds out the bouquet without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting first impression.

clean malt sweetnesssubtle bread notesmild noble hopscereal grain

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, slightly sweet malt entry that feels light and approachable. Mid-palate exhibits a delicate balance between grain-forward character and restrained hop bitterness, with minimal IBU assertiveness. The finish is dry and crisp without harshness, allowing the clean lager character to shine.

smooth malt-drivenlight and crispgentle bitternessbalanced

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and short, fading gracefully without lingering sweetness or astringency. A pleasant dryness persists, inviting the next sip.

clean finishrefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Capital Gold Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Capital Gold Lager

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, smooth, crisp character as Capital Gold Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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