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Cloudwater Light Lager

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A backbone of subtle malt sweetness meets a light lemony hop character and a touch of herbal bitterness; the body is light, crisp and dry, and the aftertaste carries sweet grain with faint herbal hop notes. A small proportion of rice lightens colour, flavour and body in this 3.4% lager, which is effortlessly drinkable.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
citrusyherbalmalty
citrusy
herbal
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, gentle malt character underscored by subtle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cloudwater Light Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. A fine white head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is crisp and evident, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the pale body.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, gentle malt character underscored by subtle sweetness. Light citrus notes—reminiscent of lemon zest—emerge alongside a restrained herbal hop quality. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, without aggressive or competing aromatic elements; the rice adjunct contributes to an airy, refined quality on the nose.

lemony citrusherbal Edelhopfenclean malt sweetnessdelicate grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, malty sweetness that sits comfortably on the tongue before transitioning into a crisp, dry mid-palate. The herbal bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, providing just enough definition without dominating the flavor profile. The rice component lightens the overall sensation, allowing the citrus and grain elements to remain in clear focus.

dry finishcitrus with herbslight bodygrain sweetness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and persistent, with faint herbal hop notes lingering alongside residual sweet grain character. The beer finishes crisp and refreshing without any harsh or lingering bitterness.

herbal persistenceclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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About Light Lager

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