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Very Enjoyable Beer

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An everyday lager built on the Australian hop varieties Galaxy and Ella and a drawn-out fermentation schedule. It pours pale gold beneath a dense white head. The aroma leans on tropical fruit and floral hop notes rather than bread or grain, and the palate follows with a mild malt sweetness before a crisp, clean finish. Bitterness stays low enough that the beer reads as soft, and the hop character is the part that lingers.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

#30 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
#35 · 2024
GABS Hottest 100
★#30 — GABS Hottest 100
★#35 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose is led by tropical fruit character from the Galaxy and Ella hop varieties, with distinct notes of citrus and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Very Enjoyable Beer

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a pale gold hue that catches light with clarity and brilliance. A dense white head forms upon pour and persists with steady retention, laying fine lacing against the glass. The carbonation is well-defined, visible as a consistent stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldbright claritydense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by tropical fruit character from the Galaxy and Ella hop varieties, with distinct notes of citrus and stone fruit. Delicate floral notes follow, adding complexity without overwhelming. Bread or grain aromas remain subdued, allowing the hop expression to dominate.

tropical fruitfloral hop notescitrusclean and bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a mild malt sweetness that provides gentle foundation without heaviness. The Australian hops drive the flavor forward with tropical and floral character, while maintaining a crisp, clean profile throughout. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, keeping the beer approachable and soft on the tongue.

mild malt sweetnesstropical and floralcrisp finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the hop character persisting as the primary note. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, free of cloying residue or harsh bitterness.

hop-driven aftertastedry and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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