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Mystic Sol is a Mexican-style lager brewed by Laughing Sun Brewing in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is poured at the brewery's own taproom on East Front Avenue, where Mike Frohlich is founder and brewmaster. The brewery brews on a 20-barrel system and cans its beer in 12-ounce cans for North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose reveals a restrained but clean profile dominated by subtle grain character and soft malt sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mystic Sol

◎ Appearance

Mystic Sol presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. A modest white head forms on the pour and recedes to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively, effervescent presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationlight head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a restrained but clean profile dominated by subtle grain character and soft malt sweetness. Noble hop varieties contribute faint herbal and slightly floral notes without asserting themselves. A whisper of corn adjunct adds to the approachable, undemanding bouquet typical of the style.

grain forwardsoft malt sweetnesssubtle noble hopsclean, understated

◐ Taste

Mystic Sol enters the palate with crisp, refreshing cleanness and a light, bready malt foundation. The mid-palate carries gentle grain sweetness with minimal complexity, while bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU—just enough to maintain balance without any sharp edges. The finish is dry and straightforward, leaving no lingering complexity.

crisp entrylight malt backbonedry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers cleanly with a brief, refreshing aftertaste dominated by grain and subtle dryness. No harsh or lingering qualities persist.

clean drybrief finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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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