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A golden lager that the brewery describes as light, toasty and refreshing. Traditional German aroma hops set the tone, a small share of Vienna malt adds a toasted flavour, and wheat is there for texture. Bitterness plays no part in the brewery's description; the emphasis is on a clean, easy-drinking beer with a gentle toasted note.

ABV
4.2%
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
toastycleanwheat
toasty
clean
wheat
malty
bready
Aroma
Traditional German aroma hops lead the nose with crisp, herbal and floral notes that are restrained and refined.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hometown

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue that catches the light with clarity and translucence. The head forms with moderate density and retains a thin collar of fine bubbles across the surface. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, creating a soft, delicate presentation.

bright goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Traditional German aroma hops lead the nose with crisp, herbal and floral notes that are restrained and refined. Beneath the hops, Vienna malt contributes a soft, toasted character—subtle biscuit and grain notes without heaviness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with good hop definition against a neutral backdrop.

herbal hop charactertoasted maltcrisp, restrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle malt sweetness and the promised toasted note from Vienna malt, delivering soft biscuit and grain flavors. Wheat adds a delicate texture and slight silkiness on the tongue. Bitterness remains minimal and well-balanced, allowing the malt and hop aromatics to dominate without any harsh edges or assertive finish.

toasted grainsoft malt sweetnessdelicate texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and fades quickly, leaving a mild toasted grain impression and dry aftertaste. A refreshing, uncomplicated conclusion that invites another sip.

cleanrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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