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Steeler comes out of the Lakeport stable and is named for the steel industry of Hamilton, where it was brewed until that plant closed and production moved to London. It is a plain value lager: pale straw, briskly carbonated, with a grainy, lightly sweet aroma and next to no hop presence. The palate is thin and clean with a faint sweetness through the middle, and the finish is short and dry.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is understated and straightforward, presenting a gentle grainy sweetness with a light malty backbone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steeler

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of the American lager style. The head forms quickly but dissipates rapidly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Vigorous carbonation is evident throughout, with fine, persistent bubbles rising steadily.

pale strawcrystal clearbrisk carbonationminimal head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and straightforward, presenting a gentle grainy sweetness with a light malty backbone. Hop character is virtually absent, allowing the cereal grain notes to dominate. There is a clean, neutral quality with no yeast esters or off-aromas, reflecting its role as a value-oriented refreshment.

grainylightly sweetneutralclean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with minimal complexity, followed by a thin body and faint malty sweetness through the mid-palate. Bitterness is negligible, and the beer drinks smoothly without astringency or harsh edges. The overall impression is clean and unchallenging, designed for easy drinkability rather than flavor depth.

thin bodysoft malt sweetnessdry finishcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the sweetness receding quickly and leaving a clean, neutral aftertaste. No lingering bitterness or fruity notes persist beyond the swallow.

shortdryclean
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
73
Appearance
75
Finish
71
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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