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Love Lane Baltic Lager

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Malt forms the backbone of this Helles-style lager, with a clean, even bitterness running through it. It is brewed in a former rubber factory in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, a building that stood derelict for years before it became a brewery and taproom in 2016. The strength depends on the container: 4.0 % ABV on keg and in the 5-litre mini keg, 4.6 % in the 440 ml can.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Clean and malt-forward on the nose, with subtle notes of grain and a whisper of noble hop character that provides gentle herbaceous undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Love Lane Baltic Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that shows good retention and fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and even, releasing steady streams of fine bubbles throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Clean and malt-forward on the nose, with subtle notes of grain and a whisper of noble hop character that provides gentle herbaceous undertones. The aroma is restrained and refreshing, characteristic of the Helles style, with no dominant yeast or adjunct notes.

malt-drivennoble hopscleandelicate grain notes

◐ Taste

Soft malt backbone dominates the palate, delivering a light, bread-like sweetness balanced by an even, measured bitterness that never dominates. The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness lingering gently without harsh edges, making for an easy-drinking, quaffable lager.

malty sweetnessrefined bitternesscrispdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and slightly dry, with the bitterness fading to reveal a gentle maltiness that persists briefly. Overall impression is refreshing and balanced, with no rough edges or lingering off-flavors.

drybalanced aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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 Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

Helles 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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