Black Country Lager
A pale lager that the brewery describes as pils-styled. Pale malts and aromatic hops combine to give a citrus and floral aroma, followed by a light, crisp taste; the brewery calls the beer smooth yet flavoursome. No pronounced bitterness is described, and drinkers characterise it as easy-going and only moderately carbonated, a little thin at the start. At 4.0% it is the bottom-fermented option in the Holden's pubs, standing beside the cask ales.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Country Lager
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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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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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