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Tropical Lager

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Guava, ripe stone fruit and vibrant tropical citrus on a clean, crisp, refreshing lager base, with all the punch of a juicy pale ale and an easy-drinking finish. Brewed at 5.0% with Citra, Krush and El Dorado and a special yeast strain, in collaboration with Newt Brew. The hops went extreme. Brewed in Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
clean
Aroma
Vibrant tropical fruit character leads the nose, with prominent guava and ripe stone fruit notes layered beneath bright citrus aromatics from the Citra, Krush and El Dorado hop blend.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and crisp lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritytight white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant tropical fruit character leads the nose, with prominent guava and ripe stone fruit notes layered beneath bright citrus aromatics from the Citra, Krush and El Dorado hop blend. The special yeast strain contributes a clean fermentation profile with no phenolic or sulfur notes, allowing the fruit and floral hop characteristics to shine without obstruction.

guava, stone fruittropical citrusEdelhopfen-forwardclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical and citrus flavors that deliver hop intensity typically associated with pale ales, yet remain balanced within the lager's crisp, clean framework. Subtle Malz character provides a light, supportive backbone without heaviness. Bitterness registers at a moderate level (22 IBU), offering pleasant definition without harshness or astringency.

juicy tropicalcitrus-forwardcrisp lager basemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with tropical hop notes lingering pleasantly without becoming cloying. Clean, easy-drinking character persists through to the aftertaste, encouraging another sip.

dry finishrefreshinghop persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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