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Great Western Ultra

Great Western Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Light Lager · One of 41 Light Lagers in hopIQ

The hop-forward end of the house's light beers: pale straw in the glass, with a brighter nose than the strength suggests, showing grassy and faintly citric hop notes over a thin cracker malt base. The palate runs dry with almost no residual sweetness, and the bitterness stays light but clearly drawn. Carbonation is high, the finish quick and clean, leaving a dry grain note behind.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Light Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
grassy
citrusy
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Great Western Ultra

◎ Appearance

Pale straw color with excellent clarity and bright translucence in the glass. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent carbonation that creates visible bubbles throughout the body. Lacing remains delicate but consistent, reflecting the beer's crisp, effervescent character.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is notably brighter than the modest alcohol strength suggests, leading with grassy and herbal hop notes that sit cleanly atop a thin cracker malt foundation. Subtle citric undertones emerge with continued nosing, adding dimension without overwhelming the delicate balance. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous, with minimal yeast character.

grassy hopsfaint citruscracker maltclean and herbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry with almost no residual sweetness, allowing the hop bitterness to read clearly despite its restraint. Mid-palate remains lean and crisp, with the grassy hop character continuing to define the experience. Bitterness is light but present and well-drawn, finishing bone-dry with minimal malt sweetness to cushion the finish.

dry palatelight bitternessgrassy throughoutlean malt body

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with carbonation driving the beer toward its conclusion. A dry grain note persists in the aftertaste, reinforcing the beer's overall dry character and hop-forward profile.

quick finishdry grain noteclean exit
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Great Western Ultra

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 Western Ultra

About Light Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Light Lager?

Light 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 Light Lager

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

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