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Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

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Citrus, lemon and lime meet lemongrass, a floral touch and a hint of rice cake in the aroma; the flavor is delicate, with lemon, citrus, lime, lemongrass, light honey and a gentle malt, in a light body. Brewed with rice and fonio, a grain from Africa, and hopped with Lemondrop and Contessa. A Grateful Dead collaboration, 5.3 % ABV.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralhoney
citrusy
floral
honey
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and lemon notes, complemented by subtle lemongrass and herbal floral undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. A modest white head forms and disperses quickly, leaving intermittent lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and lemon notes, complemented by subtle lemongrass and herbal floral undertones. A light, delicate sweetness emerges beneath, reminiscent of rice cake and light honey. The aromatic profile is fresh and clean without aggressive hop character, inviting an easy, approachable experience.

citrus, lemon, limelemongrass and floralhoney sweetnesslight and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and refreshing, with lemon and citrus flavors taking the lead on the palate. Mid-palate reveals lemongrass and a gentle honey character, supported by delicate malt and a subtle rice cake note that adds textural interest. Bitterness remains low and well-integrated, allowing the citrus and floral notes to remain prominent without any harsh edges.

citrus-forwardlight bodydelicate maltsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with citrus notes lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and light, fading smoothly without astringency or residual sweetness.

crisp finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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