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Labatt Blue

Labatt Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · American Adjunct Lager · One of 14 American Adjunct Lagers in hopIQ

Introduced in 1951 as Labatt Pilsener and nicknamed 'Blue' by fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team, Labatt Blue is the best-selling Canadian beer globally. Brewed with Hallertau hops, two-row malted barley and pure Canadian barley, it pours a clear medium gold with a clean, slightly fruity aroma. The palate is light-bodied and well-balanced with a mildly sweet finish. ABV is 5.0% in Canada (4.7% in the US market). A product of AB InBev's Labatt subsidiary.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Adjunct Lager.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Labatt Blue

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear medium gold with bright, translucent brilliance and minimal haze. The head is modest and fine-grained, settling quickly to a thin collar with light Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively, rising in steady streams.

medium goldcrystal clearfine-grained headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, with soft fruity notes—green apple and subtle pear—layered beneath a gentle noble-hop character. Hallertau hops contribute a light spicy-herbal undertone without assertiveness. Light Malz sweetness rounds the profile, free of adjunct staleness or cooked-grain notes.

green appleEdelhopfen, subtilmalzigsauberer Antrunk

◐ Taste

Light-bodied and crisp on entry, with a well-balanced palate that avoids astringency. Mildly sweet Malz character dominates the mid-palate, supported by a restrained fruity note and a soft noble-hop bitterness that sits around 22 IBU—present but never aggressive. Finish leans toward clean and refreshing rather than lingering.

leicht körperigsüßlich-ausgewogenfeiner Bittereindruck

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, leaving a clean, slightly dry impression on the palate. A trace of malty sweetness persists briefly before fading into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

trocken-finishkurz bis mittel
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
70
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Labatt Blue

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Labatt Blue

About American Adjunct Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Adjunct Lager?

American Adjunct Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Adjunct Lager

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