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Green Beacon Japanese Style Crisp Lager

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Green Beacon Japanese Style Crisp Lager is part of the brewery's Hold Fast lager series and is brewed to 4.5 % ABV. It is laid out as a light, dry lager with a modern edge. Delicate malt sweetness sits at the centre, while notes of citrus zest and a hint of herbal spice come through on the aroma and palate. The body stays lean, and the finish is short, clean and dry.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
cleancitrusymalty
clean
citrusy
malty
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate Malz sweetness that forms the aromatic foundation, accompanied by crisp citrus zest notes reminiscent of lemon pith.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Beacon Japanese Style Crisp Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation throughout. A delicate white head forms on the pour and maintains fine Schaumkleiden around the glass as the beer settles. The overall presentation conveys cleanliness and precision.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate Malz sweetness that forms the aromatic foundation, accompanied by crisp citrus zest notes reminiscent of lemon pith. A subtle herbal spice thread runs beneath, adding complexity without dominating the restrained, modern character of the beer.

citrus zestdelicate Malz sweetnessherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and dry, with the Malz sweetness providing a soft, understated core. Citrus notes develop through the mid-palate with a light herbal spice accent, while the body remains clean and unfussy. The bitterness stays low but sufficient, providing structure without aggression.

dry, crisplight-bodiedclean citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, ending distinctly dry with no lingering sweetness. A subtle herbal dryness carries through the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short, dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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