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Fertile Ground Lingering Leed

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Fertile Ground's light lager entry — 4.4% ABV, snap-dry, extra-refreshing. The core-four member for the Mississippi Delta summer, when the point is cold and easy rather than complex. Not a mass-market imitation — the brewery's take on what a light lager should be if craft brewers built it from scratch.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with soft grain notes suggesting lightly toasted Malz.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fertile Ground Lingering Leed

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A thin, delicate white head forms quickly and recedes to a light collar, leaving sparse lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with soft grain notes suggesting lightly toasted Malz. A whisper of bread crust emerges without assertiveness. Noble hop character is barely perceptible, allowing the malt foundation to breathe quietly without floral or herbal intrusion.

subtle grainbread crustclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is bone-dry and crisp, with a featherlight body that prioritizes refreshment over depth. Mid-palate reveals gentle bready and malty notes that fade quickly into a snap of mineral dryness. Bitterness is minimal (8 IBU) and well-integrated, never aggressive or lingering on the tongue.

bone-drylight bodymineral snap

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and short, evaporating with a cool, dry sensation. No residual sweetness or sticky mouthfeel—only a lingering crispness that invites another sip.

dry exitrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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