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Crystal Gold Lager

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Slovenian whole hops give a slightly floral aroma, and a touch of sweetness arrives at the finish of this delicate, clean lager. Light, crisp and smooth in texture, it pours bright golden after three weeks of chilled conditioning, and at 4.5% ABV it sits a little above its sibling Crystal. The beer is vegan friendly.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
International Brewing Awards
Keg Lager – Class 2 (abv range 4.5% – 6.9%)
★Bronze — International Brewing Awards (Keg Lager – Class 2 (abv range 4.5% – 6.9%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralbready
clean
floral
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle floral notes imparted by Slovenian whole hops, offering a gentle, garden-like character without aggressive intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crystal Gold Lager

◎ Appearance

Crystal Gold presents a bright, translucent golden hue that catches the light with clarity and vitality. The pour yields a modest, white head that settles quickly, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, sustaining a refined and effervescent character throughout.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle floral notes imparted by Slovenian whole hops, offering a gentle, garden-like character without aggressive intensity. Underneath lies a soft malty backbone with a touch of bready sweetness, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and restrained, inviting further exploration.

floral hopssoft maltbready sweetnessrestrained elegance

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a crisp, clean entry with light malt presence and a delicate sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Bitterness remains gentle at 21 IBU, allowing the hop character to express itself as floral complexity rather than resinous punch. The texture is smooth and refined, with a refreshing quality that encourages another sip.

crisp palatelight maltgentle bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, closing with a lingering touch of floral sweetness and a clean, dry fade. No harsh notes persist; instead, a pleasant malty warmth and the faint memory of Slovenian hops remain.

clean fadefloral aftertasterefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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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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