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Eliot Ness

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The brewery's amber lager, named, as it admits, somewhat paradoxically after the best-known agent of Prohibition, who later served as Cleveland's safety director and drank at the bar of today's brewpub. The grist of two-row, Munich, Cara 45 and Caramel 30 is hopped only with Mt. Hood. It pours a deep amber-red. Toasted bread, caramel and a nutty note fill the nose, the palate adds light biscuit and a floral, spicy hop layer, and the finish is dry and crisp.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttycaramelfloral
nutty
caramel
floral
bready
spicy hop
toasty
Aroma
Toasted bread and caramel dominate the nose, supported by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile.
also:malty,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eliot Ness

◎ Appearance

A deep amber-red pour with bright clarity and a dense, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting fine lacing that adheres cleanly to the glass.

deep amber-redbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Toasted bread and caramel dominate the nose, supported by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile. Mount Hood hops contribute a delicate floral and spicy undertone without overwhelming the malt-forward character.

toasted breadcaramelnuttyfloral spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light biscuit sweetness before a refined floral and spicy hop layer unfolds across the mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained at 27 IBU, allowing the malt character to remain the focal point while hops provide balance and definition.

light biscuitfloral spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and crisp, with the hop spice lingering briefly before fading cleanly. No lingering sweetness or harshness—a refreshing closure befitting the style.

drycrispclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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