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This Land Lager

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A Helles born out of Eric Marshall's years in Germany, where the brewmaster trained and developed his taste for precisely made lagers. The name nods to Woody Guthrie and his song about the land — a link between European brewing tradition and Oklahoma history. At 4.8 percent, a beer built on simplicity and precision.

ABV
4.8%
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
no reading yet
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
no reading yet
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle noble hop character—a whisper of herbal and slightly floral notes that never overwhelms.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for This Land Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with deliberate restraint. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam's presence throughout the pour. The overall presentation conveys both refinement and accessibility—a beer built for straightforward enjoyment.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle noble hop character—a whisper of herbal and slightly floral notes that never overwhelms. Beneath this sits a clean, grainy Malz foundation with gentle bready undertones, the result of careful malt selection and handling. There is no yeast expression; the aroma remains crisp and composed, inviting further exploration rather than announcing itself.

noble hops, herbalgrainy Malzsubtle bread noteclean and composed

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft malt sweetness that anchors the beer without heaviness, supported by a light but perceptible noble hop bitterness in the mid-palate. The mouthfeel is smooth and refined, with enough body to register presence but never weight. Bitterness resolves cleanly, leaving room for the beer's inherent crispness to emerge on the swallow.

soft Malz sweetnessnoble hop bitternesssmooth, refinedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering noble hop notes that fade gradually without harshness. A light, clean aftertaste invites the next sip.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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What is a Helles Lager?

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