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Reef Knot

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Floral lemon and hay aromas meet earthy spice from noble hops over lightly toasted honey malt, with a soft body and minimal bitterness. Reef Knot is an easy sunshine lager, flawlessly clear gold under a white foam cap, 4.5% ABV, cracker crisp and squeaky clean, made to carry a Forever Summer feeling.

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
noble hopcleanearthy
noble hop
clean
earthy
floral
honey
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with floral and lemon notes from noble hops, underscored by hay and subtle earthy spice.
also:toasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reef Knot

◎ Appearance

Reef Knot presents a flawlessly clear gold hue under a white foam cap with fine head retention and steady carbonation. The brilliance and translucency speak to clean brewing and precise lagering. A crisp, inviting visual presentation that signals freshness and technical execution.

crystal clearpale goldstable white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with floral and lemon notes from noble hops, underscored by hay and subtle earthy spice. Lightly toasted honey malt provides a delicate sweet undertone without heaviness. The overall aromatic profile is bright, herbaceous, and refreshingly dry—designed to entice rather than overwhelm.

floral lemonnoble hop characterhay and earthhoney malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the honey malt delivering a soft, slightly toasted sweetness mid-palate. Noble hops contribute earthy spice and a gentle herbal bite that builds gradually. Bitterness remains minimal (22 IBU) yet present enough to prevent flatness, creating a well-balanced, food-friendly palate.

cracker crispsoft bodygentle bitternessherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, clean and dry with a subtle lingering hoppy spice. No cloying sweetness or harsh aftertaste—just a refreshing, squeaky-clean exit that invites another sip.

dry, clean exitlight refreshment
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
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

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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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