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Spin Doctor

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A herbal aroma from Australian Ella hops, with floral notes alongside, and a taste of clean, delicate herbal hops: Spin Doctor is a straw-coloured lager at 4.5% ABV, served cold. It won gold in the keg lager class for 4.5–6.9% ABV at the 2024 International Brewing Awards, and it now also comes in cans.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
International Brewing Awards
International Keg Lager Competition – Class 2 for Lager 4.5% – 6.9% ABV
★Gold — International Brewing Awards (International Keg Lager Competition – Class 2 for Lager 4.5% – 6.9% ABV)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalcleanfloral
herbal
clean
floral
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean herbal characteristics from the Australian Ella hops, complemented by delicate floral notes that add complexity without overwhelming.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spin Doctor

◎ Appearance

Spin Doctor presents a pale straw colour with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention with stable lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, typical of a well-executed pale lager.

pale strawclear and brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean herbal characteristics from the Australian Ella hops, complemented by delicate floral notes that add complexity without overwhelming. There is a subtle malty sweetness in the background, allowing the hop character to remain the dominant feature. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or off-putting elements.

herbal hopsfloral notesclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry and develops a balanced herbal hoppy character throughout the mid-palate. Subtle bready and malty undertones provide a light backbone without heaviness. The bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, creating a refreshing finish that emphasizes drinkability over assertiveness.

hoppy and herbalcrisplight-bodiedbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing with a lingering herbal hop note that fades cleanly. No astringency or unwanted aftertaste remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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