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Deep Ellum Lager

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Inspired by soft pilsner malt, this rye lager uses rye malt for flavor and spice and hops from the Czech Republic. It has a distinct light body and an earthy, floral aroma at 4.8% ABV, and the brewery calls it crushable and its throwback to great show beer. The aim is a lager that leaves you thirsting for an encore, with a rock-out toast on the label.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
earthyfloralspicy
earthy
floral
spicy
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean Czech noble hops delivering a floral and herbal character, underpinned by soft earthy tones.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deep Ellum Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and visible, with delicate Schaumhaftung that clings evenly to the glass walls. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale lager.

pale strawbright clarityfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean Czech noble hops delivering a floral and herbal character, underpinned by soft earthy tones. Rye malt contributes subtle spice and a light grainy quality, while the overall impression remains crisp and uncluttered. The aroma is restrained and balanced, inviting further exploration.

floral hopsearthy spicenoble characterclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing with a gentle malty sweetness that quickly transitions to earthy and floral hop notes. The mid-palate reveals rye's distinctive peppery spice layered with soft bready character, while bitterness remains measured at 20 IBU—enough for balance without assertiveness. Finish is crisp and dry, leaving the palate clean and thirsty.

light bodyspicy ryenoble hopsdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium with a lingering dryness and subtle earthiness that encourages another sip. Aftertaste fades cleanly with no roughness or residual sweetness.

drythirst-inducing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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 Pale 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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