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Lion's Paw Lager

Fernson Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 60 American Lagers in hopIQ

Fernson's year-round lager — clean, crisp and easy drinking with a light malt sweetness. The go-to for South Dakotans not yet convinced by hoppier styles, and an honest well-made version of the category.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
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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
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
mineral

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lion's Paw Lager

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, delicate white head forms quickly and settles to a thin collar with modest lacing retention. Carbonation is visible and steady, creating a lively bead throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationthin white head

Aroma

The nose is understated and clean, reflecting the beer's design as an approachable American lager. Subtle grainy maltiness emerges first, with light mineral notes that suggest soft water. Noble hop character is restrained but present, contributing a faint herbal whisper without dominating the profile.

grainy maltmineral waterrestrained noble hopsclean

Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a soft maltiness that carries through the mid-palate. The body remains clean and dry, avoiding any heaviness while maintaining a touch of natural grain sweetness. Bitterness is minimal (12 IBU), allowing malt and water character to define the flavor, with a dry mineral finish on the tongue.

light malt sweetnessdrymineral-forwardlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a gentle fade that leaves the palate refreshed. A dry, slightly mineral aftertaste lingers briefly before disappearing entirely.

short clean finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lion's Paw Lager

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 Lion's Paw Lager

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American 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 Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, smooth-drinking character as Lion's Paw Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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