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Lakefront Fixed Gear

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🌍 United States · American Red Ale · One of 1 American Red Ales in hopIQ

Lakefront's hop-forward red ale — caramel malt and toffee balanced against citrus and floral hops with a dry, moderately bitter finish. Fixed Gear is Milwaukee's craft bridge between the malt-forward and hop-forward camps.

ABV
6%
IBU
35
SRM
amber14

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
caramel
75%
medium-bodied
63%
dark fruit
50%
grain
45%
bitter
38%
clean finish
30%
clean
25%
smooth
25%
bread
20%
citrus
13%
spicy hops
5%

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About American Red Ale

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What is a American Red Ale?

American Red Ale 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 Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, medium-bodied character as Lakefront Fixed Gear will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lakefront Fixed Gear

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairings

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