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Green Beacon American-Style Premium Lager

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Green Beacon American-Style Premium Lager is a seasonal release brewed to 4.5 % ABV in the American lager tradition. A light dry-hop addition gives the aroma a gentle hop lift without turning it into a hop-forward beer. The pale malt base brings a light, grainy sweetness, the body is clean and fuller in flavour than its strength suggests, and bitterness stays low. The finish is crisp and dry, keeping the beer simple and uncomplicated.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a gentle, grassy hop lift that avoids any assertive character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Beacon American-Style Premium Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, transparent clarity and fine effervescence throughout. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, persistent collar with delicate lacing around the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a gentle, grassy hop lift that avoids any assertive character. Beneath this sits a soft, grainy maltiness with faint notes of pale cereal and a whisper of sweetness. The overall aromatic profile remains understated and approachable, with no harsh or fermentation-derived notes.

subtle hop liftgrainy maltclean fermentationrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, dry entry that builds into a fuller mouthfeel than the moderate strength might suggest. Pale malt characters dominate the mid-palate, delivering a clean, slightly sweet grain foundation. Bitterness remains low and integrated, never aggressive, allowing the malt's natural flavors to remain in focus throughout.

dry palatelight grain sweetnesslow bitternessclean

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with hop bitterness fading quickly to leave a clean, slightly lingering malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and uncomplicated, inviting another sip.

crisp dry finishlight lingering sweetnessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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About American Lager

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What is a American Lager?

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