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Exquisite Gold

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A fresh malt taste and a lingering pilsner-style bitterness from noble hops define this collaborative Munich-style Export Pale Lager, made with Hercules Brewing in Mexico. A technical mash process called kettle mashing creates a highly fermentable wort, and German Saphir and Hallertau Tradition hops complete the beer. 5.5% ABV, 20 IBU, 2.9 SRM.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyhoppy
noble hop
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with refined noble hop character—a blend of German Saphir and Hallertau Tradition—offering subtle floral and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Exquisite Gold

◎ Appearance

Exquisite Gold presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the Export Pale Lager style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with refined noble hop character—a blend of German Saphir and Hallertau Tradition—offering subtle floral and herbal notes. Underneath, clean malt presence contributes a light, grainy sweetness without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and composed, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

noble hopsfloral, herbalclean maltdelicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft malt foundation that evolves into a crisp, dry mid-palate driven by noble hop bitterness. The 20 IBU contributes a lingering but refined pilsner-style bite that never overwhelms. Subtle bread notes from the kettle mash process round out the flavor without adding weight, making this beer supremely drinkable.

malty entrynoble hop bitternesscrisp, drybread grain notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the hop bitterness gradually receding into a dry, mineralized aftertaste. The beer's fermentability ensures no sticky residue, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
74
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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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

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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