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Great Northern Super Crisp

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The mid-strength counterpart at 3.5 percent, brewed with Australian pale malt, lager yeast, a light-stable hop product and malt extract. Pale gold, with a mild fruity character on the nose. The palate is lean with a faint grain sweetness, bitterness stays in the background, and the finish is clean and brisk. It shares the bitterness figure of the full-strength lager, so the difference lies mostly in body.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver — Australian International Beer Awards
★Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruitymalty
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and refined, leading with a subtle pear note layered with a trace of sweet grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Great Northern Super Crisp

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with bright clarity and excellent transparency. The head forms a thin, delicate layer with modest retention and fine lacing. Prickly carbonation is evident throughout, with a continuous stream of small bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldclearfine bubblesthin head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and refined, leading with a subtle pear note layered with a trace of sweet grain. The aromatic profile remains mildly fruity rather than assertive, with minimal hop expression—suggesting a light-stable variety used with restraint.

pearsweet grainmildly fruitydelicate

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a sweeter, more cereal-forward character than the low alcohol strength would suggest, with Australian pale Malz providing a soft, grainy foundation. A grassy hop note emerges in the mid-palate as a gentle counterpoint, while bitterness remains light and unobtrusive, allowing the malt sweetness to dominate.

maltycereallight bitternessgrassy

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the carbonation providing a prickly sensation that cuts through the residual sweetness. The aftertaste fades quickly, leaving only a dry, refreshing impression.

crispcleanshortrefreshing
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Great Northern Super Crisp

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Great Northern Super Crisp

About Mid-Strength Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength Lager?

Mid-Strength Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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