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Far Star

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Soft grain depth and light toast lead, joined by subtle floral and herbal hops, hints of honey and hay, and a clean, steady bitterness, all in a lighter body. Far Star is a luminous pale lager with a moderate 5.2% ABV, brewed for the cold months of autumn and winter, and it stays on into the new year.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
cleanmaltytoasty
clean
malty
toasty
floral
herbal
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with soft grain and light toasted notes that form the aromatic foundation.
also:grassy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Far Star

◎ Appearance

Far Star presents a luminous pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and displays steady retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is present and visible as a consistent stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft grain and light toasted notes that form the aromatic foundation. Subtle floral and herbal hop character emerges alongside delicate hints of honey and hay, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet. The overall impression is restrained and refined, without aggressive hop intensity.

toasted grainfloral hopshoney, hay

◐ Taste

On the palate, soft malt depth leads the entry with gentle toasted grain flavors. Mid-palate reveals a crisp, clean character with herbal and grassy hop notes, complemented by hints of honey. A steady, moderate bitterness builds toward the finish without harshness, maintaining balance throughout the lighter body.

clean maltcrispmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering herbal hop character and a gentle bitterness that fades gracefully. No harsh edges remain, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

crisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
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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About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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