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Jenny Lake Lager

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Snake River's second-best seller, formerly known as Snake River Lager — an amber Vienna-style lager with rich caramel malt flavour balanced by subtle hops. Light, crushable, and perfect after a long day on the slopes. A multiple GABF and World Beer Cup medallist.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
toasty
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted caramel malt, backed by subtle breadiness and a light, dry grain note.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jenny Lake Lager

◎ Appearance

Jenny Lake Lager displays a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transmission of light. A dense, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. Fine carbonation creates a steady stream of tiny bubbles.

amber, cleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted caramel malt, backed by subtle breadiness and a light, dry grain note. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal and slightly spicy character without dominating. Clean fermentation leaves no sulfur or acetaldehyde.

caramel malttoasted grainnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft caramel sweetness and malty richness that carries across the mid-palate without becoming cloying. A light, dry bitterness from noble hops emerges in the middle, providing balance without aggression. The finish is crisp, clean, and refreshingly light.

sweet caramelbalanced bitternesssmooth malt body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry, clean, and fades quickly with lingering grain and a faint herbal hop note. A refreshing, thirst-quenching quality invites the next sip.

clean, dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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