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DB Draught

DB Breweries
New Zealand·Lager
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Copper-gold and crystal clear, DB Draught leads with malty character and a slightly nutty note, with a clean bitterness behind them. It runs at 4.0% ABV, and DB pitches it as the reward at the end of a hard day's work. Its home is the Timaru brewery, renamed from Mainland Brewery to DB Draught Brewery in 2012 in honour of the brand's standing in the South Island.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltycleannutty
malty
clean
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character, revealing subtle nutty undertones that suggest roasted grain without aggressive depth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DB Draught

◎ Appearance

Copper-gold in hue with excellent clarity and a bright, crystalline presentation. A white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a gently effervescent visual presence.

copper-goldcrystal clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character, revealing subtle nutty undertones that suggest roasted grain without aggressive depth. Noble hop bitterness underpins the malt, though the overall aromatic profile remains restrained and approachable. No yeast-driven esters or phenols dominate; the impression is one of straightforward, well-balanced brewery craftsmanship.

malty grainsubtle nuttinessnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with a gentle sweetness that grounds the beer's structure. Nutty notes develop mid-palate alongside a smooth grain body, while a crisp, clean bitterness emerges in the middle and carries toward the finish. The 22 IBU contributes moderate bite without harshness, maintaining balance throughout.

malt-forwardnutty characterclean bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry and refreshing, with residual malt sweetness fading into a subtle bitter edge. The aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
82
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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What is a 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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