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Great Western Classic

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Held cold through a long conditioning period, which shows in how little rough edge the beer carries. It pours clear pale gold and smells of light bread dough with a trace of corn sweetness, the hops staying almost silent. The palate is soft and rounded rather than crisp, leaning on malt, with a gentle bitterness that arrives only at the end. The close is short, clean and faintly sweet.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver
Canadian Brewing Awards
North American Style Lager
★Silver — Canadian Brewing Awards (North American Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyclean
malty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting notes of light bread dough and a subtle corn sweetness that speaks to the grain bill.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Great Western Classic

◎ Appearance

Pours clear and pale gold, the result of extended cold conditioning that has refined the beer's visual presentation. The head forms with moderate density and holds with gentle persistence, leaving fine traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation is present but restrained, contributing to an overall impression of polish and composure.

pale goldclearfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting notes of light bread dough and a subtle corn sweetness that speaks to the grain bill. Hops remain nearly silent on the palate, allowing the malt character to lead without interference. The overall impression is one of restraint and balance, with no harsh or green notes.

bread doughcorn sweetnessquiet hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and rounded, built on a foundation of malt that carries through from entry to mid-palate without sharpness or astringency. Bitterness arrives only toward the close, gentle and measured rather than assertive. The malt's natural sweetness provides body without heaviness, and the overall drinking experience feels smooth and approachable.

soft maltrounded palategentle bitternessnaturally sweet

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading to a faint sweetness that does not linger. No rough edges or lingering phenolics remain—only a sense of calm completion.

shortcleanfaintly sweet
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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