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701 Lager

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701 Lager is an American lager brewed by Laughing Sun Brewing in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is poured at the brewery's own taproom on East Front Avenue and has also been served at other bars. Laughing Sun fills its beer into 12-ounce cans, sold across North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with soft grain notes from the malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 701 Lager

◎ Appearance

701 Lager presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms quickly and recedes to a thin collar, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a fine bead that rises steadily through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with soft grain notes from the malt foundation. Subtle cereal character emerges, complemented by a light, earthy hop presence that adds gentle definition without dominance. The overall impression is neutral and approachable, free from sulfur or off-character aromas.

grain-forwardlight cerealsubtle hop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a clean malt sweetness that frames the palate without heaviness. The mid-palate maintains straightforward grain flavors with minimal complexity, balanced by a low, understated bitterness that resolves quickly. The mouthfeel is dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or astringency.

malt-drivenlow bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading to a dry, neutral aftertaste. No residual flavors persist; the beer simply recedes, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

short, cleanneutral aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
73
Appearance
76
Finish
70
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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