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Slow Lives is a Helles-style lager of 5.0 % that has been in the Galway Bay range since 2019. It is brewed with German Pilsner malt, Saaz hops, Galway water and the brewery's preferred lager yeast. The beer is clean and crisp, with a classic bready malt character at its centre. A long lagering period gives it a finish that is smooth as well as crisp.

ABV
5%
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
cleanbreadynoble hop
clean
bready
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with the soft, grainy character of German Pilsner malt—hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slow Lives

◎ Appearance

Slow Lives presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, giving a lively but controlled visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with the soft, grainy character of German Pilsner malt—hints of bread crust and subtle sweetness. Saaz hops contribute a gentle herbal and slightly floral note in the background, while clean lager fermentation keeps the profile crisp and free from esters. The overall impression is one of balance and refinement rather than intensity.

grainy, breadlikegentle herbalclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, bready malt sweetness that forms the beer's backbone, followed by a light, crisp body that belies the depth of flavor. Saaz hops deliver a restrained spicy-herbal bitterness that sits comfortably in the mid-palate without dominating, while the extended lagering period ensures a polished, smooth character throughout. The finish dries cleanly without harsh tannins or excess residue.

bready maltspicy-herbal hopsmooth, refined

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the lager's characteristic dryness asserting itself gracefully. A lingering hint of bread grain and subtle herbal bitterness fades steadily, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, cleanlingering grain note
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

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