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Florida Special Lager

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Subtle grainy malt and light floral hops meet a touch of sweetness and a dry finish in this light-bodied American lager. Brewed with Pilsner malts, flaked rice and a classic lager yeast, Florida Special has been part of Coppertail's year-round lineup since June 2019, made for hot Florida days, tailgates, beach hangs and backyard barbecues.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral 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
floralmaltyclean
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy Pilsner malt notes underneath which a delicate floral hop character emerges—restrained and inviting rather than assertive.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Florida Special Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with bright clarity and a fine, white head that settles to a thin collar of lacing. The carbonation is moderate and steady, with a gentle stream of bubbles rising through the clear body. Light reflects cleanly through the glass, revealing the beer's crisp, uncomplicated character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy Pilsner malt notes underneath which a delicate floral hop character emerges—restrained and inviting rather than assertive. A light touch of sweetness rounds the aromatic profile, while clean lager yeast contributes a neutral, refreshing backdrop. The overall impression is understated and approachable, with no harsh or fermented edges.

grainy maltsubtle floral hopslight sweetnessclean lager

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and dry, with gentle Pilsner malt providing a pale, biscuity foundation. Flaked rice adds an extra layer of smoothness and dryness, while the floral hop character remains restrained in the mid-palate, offering definition without aggression. A mineral crispness follows through, leading into a clean, dry finish with minimal bitterness.

light-bodieddry palatebiscuit maltcrisp mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively brief, with the sweetness fading quickly to leave a clean, neutral aftertaste. No lingering hop bitterness or malt residue remains—the beer concludes as simply as it began.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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