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Cutlass

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A multiple GABF and World Beer Cup medal winner, Cutlass is Heavy Seas' traditional amber lager — rich toasty and biscuity malt, a touch of caramel sweetness, and a clean, smooth, refreshingly dry finish. Lagered cold for weeks, a model of restraint and precision.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent toasted bread and biscuit notes, underpinned by a soft, grainy Malz character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cutlass

◎ Appearance

Cutlass presents a clear, bright amber hue with a pale golden undertone. The head forms with moderate density and recedes to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, characteristic of a well-lagered amber.

clear ambermoderate headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted bread and biscuit notes, underpinned by a soft, grainy Malz character. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges in the mid-range, while restrained noble hop aromatics provide a whisper of herbal balance without dominating the profile.

toasted breadbiscuity Malzsoft caramelnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a rich, malty foundation with pronounced toasted grain and breadlike flavors that develop fully on entry. Mid-palate reveals gentle caramel sweetness and a touch of honey-like depth, while restrained bitterness (22 IBU) keeps the beer clean and dry without harshness. The finish is smooth and balanced, with no sharp edges.

malty richnesstoasted grainclean drynessgentle sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the malt's toasted character lingering pleasantly without becoming heavy. The dry conclusion leaves the palate clear and inviting for the next sip.

crisp finishdry aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 Amber Lager

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What is a Amber Lager?

Amber 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.

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