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India Pale Lager

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A clearly noticeable hop aroma with a mainly fruity citrus character, softened by floral notes and a touch of young white wine. On the palate a balanced maltiness and fullness lead into a slowly rising bitterness. Golden with a white, creamy head. It borrows IPA-style hops (Vital, Spalter Select, Cascade and El Dorado) but takes the lager route of bottom fermentation.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose announces itself with confident hop character—primarily citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, layered with subtle floral aromatics that soften the bite.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for India Pale Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings to the glass with creamy persistence. Fine carbonation creates a delicate bead throughout the body. The combination of color and foam suggests both the precision of lager fermentation and the assertiveness typical of hop-forward beers.

pale goldenwhite creamy headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself with confident hop character—primarily citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, layered with subtle floral aromatics that soften the bite. A wisp of white wine-like fruit complexity threads through, complemented by clean, grain-forward background that never overwhelms. The overall profile is refreshing rather than aggressive, balancing herbaceous Edelpilsen character with approachable fruity warmth.

citrus-forwardfloralhop-drivenwhite wine notes

◐ Taste

Malt enters first with a soft, rounded fullness that anchors the palate—neither thin nor heavy. Mid-palate brings balanced grain sweetness alongside the hop bitterness, which rises gradually rather than attacking immediately. The finish holds firm, with crisp bitterness persisting cleanly without harshness, and the creamy mouthfeel never breaks stride through the progression.

malt-forward entryslowly rising bitternessfull-bodiedbalanced

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and gentle hop bitterness. Clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness or alcohol heat.

cleancrisplingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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