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Lucky Jack

Lervig Aktiebryggeri
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🌍 Norway · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Norway's most exported craft beer. Brewed with Amarillo, Chinook and Citra hops for tropical fruit, citrus and pine aromas. Light golden, medium-bodied and beautifully balanced — easy-drinking yet full of character.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lucky Jack

Appearance

Lucky Jack presents a bright, light golden hue that's immediately inviting and characteristic of a well-crafted American Pale Ale. The beer displays excellent clarity with a white, pillowy head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears crisp and lively, creating an appetizing visual presentation.

light goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit and citrus notes from the Amarillo and Citra hops, with subtle pine undertones from Chinook. Clean malt backbone provides gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward character. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and inviting, setting expectations for an easy-drinking yet flavorful experience.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpineclean malt

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with bright citrus flavors that lead into a medium body with balanced bitterness. Tropical fruit notes weave throughout the mid-palate alongside subtle malty sweetness, while the hop bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBUs. The overall impression is of a well-proportioned beer that delivers flavor complexity without excessive heaviness.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesstropical fruitrefreshing

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with residual hop bitterness fading gracefully into a pleasant aftertaste. Citrus notes linger briefly without becoming cloying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lucky Jack

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lucky Jack

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, smooth-drinking, tropical character as Lucky Jack will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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