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Lion's Paw Lager

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
bready
Aroma
The nose is understated and clean, reflecting the beer's design as an approachable American lager.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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.

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