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Low Key

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A pale straw lager kissed with fruit, light on both alcohol and calories: 3.3% ABV and 97 calories. Harpoon makes it as a year-round beer for the simple things in life, to be opened and enjoyed without fuss. The brewery's own motto for it: keep it Low Key.

ABV
3.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
fruityclean
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose is understated and clean, leading with soft fruit esters—citrus and stone fruit notes—balanced against a light, grainy malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Low Key

◎ Appearance

Low Key presents a pale straw hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean brilliance. A modest white head forms quickly and recedes just as promptly, leaving only minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation is visible throughout, lending a lively effervescence to the presentation.

pale strawbright claritydelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and clean, leading with soft fruit esters—citrus and stone fruit notes—balanced against a light, grainy malt base. Noble hop character emerges subtly in the background, contributing a faint herbal and floral whisper without dominating. There is no yeast cloudiness or off-character to distract from the beer's straightforward, easy-drinking appeal.

citrus esterlight grainsoft herbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with a delicate sweetness from pale malt that quickly gives way to a gentle fruit character. Mid-palate remains lean and clean, the modest 22 IBU bitterness providing quiet balance without assertiveness. The low alcohol and calorie count ensure the beer drinks featherweight and sessionable, with no harsh edges or warming sensation.

crisp malt sweetnessgentle fruit notesrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, fading cleanly without lingering sweetness or bitterness. A pleasant, dry aftertaste invites another sip without fatigue.

dry, clean endingsessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Lager

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What is a 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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