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Brewmaster Irish Lager

Dundalk Bay Brewery & Distillery
Ireland·Pale Lager
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A pale lager at 4.2%, brewed with a German-style twist. It is full in body for its strength, lively in carbonation, and carries subtle floral and spicy hop aromas. A slight bitter kick marks the finish, which otherwise stays crisp and clean. The beer is declared gluten-free; the gluten is removed from a barley-malt base.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2024
World Beer Awards
Lager: Light
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Lager: Light)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralspicy hop
clean
floral
spicy hop
bready
malty
Aroma
Subtle floral and herbal hop notes lead the nose, mingling with a faint spicy character typical of noble hop varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewmaster Irish Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, tight bubbles that maintain good retention and lacing throughout the glass. Lively carbonation is evident from persistent, delicate streams rising from the base.

pale straw yellowbright and clearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

Subtle floral and herbal hop notes lead the nose, mingling with a faint spicy character typical of noble hop varieties. Soft, refined Malz undertones provide gentle support without dominating. The overall impression remains restrained and clean, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct notes.

floral hopssubtle spiceclean and refinednoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and smooth despite the modest 4.2% strength—the body carries unexpected weight and roundness. Mid-palate reveals light grainy Malz character balanced by restrained hop bitterness. A clean, slightly bitter finish builds gradually and persists without harshness, maintaining the beer's characteristic dryness.

full for its strengthgrainy malt basecontrolled bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with a gentle bitter edge that fades to a clean, thirst-quenching close. Length is moderate but lingering enough to affirm the lager's structure.

dry and cleanmoderate persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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About Pale Lager

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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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