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Brewhouse Ice

Great Western Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Strong Lager · One of 22 Strong Lagers in hopIQ

The same Western Canadian barley as the rest of the range, taken to six percent, and the extra strength shows as warmth rather than as sweetness. Pale gold and clear, it carries an aroma of grain with a light alcoholic lift and next to no hop. The palate is fuller and rounder, built around a clean malt centre; bitterness stays low, and the finish is dry, warm and slow to fade.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Mildly bitter and crisp.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Strong Lager.
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewhouse Ice

Appearance

Pale gold and crystalline clear, this lager presents a bright, inviting hue that reflects its clean fermentation and Western Canadian barley base. The head builds with moderate persistence, settling into a fine lacing that clings gently to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is present but restrained, creating a composed visual presence befitting the beer's straightforward character.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with cereal grain and soft Malz notes, characteristic of the barley backbone. A light, warming alcohol lift emerges on closer inspection, lending the aroma subtle depth without aggression. Hop character remains nearly absent, allowing the malt and spirit to occupy the foreground.

grain-forwardlight alcohol warmthminimal hop

Taste

Entry is clean and malt-driven, with a full, rounded body that carries bready and smooth characteristics across the palate. The center holds a steady, understated Malz profile without cloying sweetness; instead, the extra alcohol manifests as a gentle warmth that integrates seamlessly. Bitterness remains subdued at 11 IBU, never challenging the soft malt foundation.

clean malt centerfull-bodiedbready, smooth

Finish

The finish dries progressively, with a lingering warmth that reflects the 6% ABV without harshness. The aftertaste fades slowly, leaving behind a dry sensation and faint grain memory.

dry warmthslow fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brewhouse Ice

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 Brewhouse Ice

About Strong Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Strong Lager?

Strong 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.

Finding a similar Strong Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, malty, clean character as Brewhouse Ice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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