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Tread Lightly

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Pale straw in the glass with a light head that fades quickly. Pale malt gives a mild cereal sweetness, somewhere between cracker and light bread crust, that never turns heavy. Fresh citrus follows, closer to lemon peel than to juice, with a faint grassy hop note behind it. Brisk carbonation and a slim body carry it to a dry, clean finish.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
citrusycleanbready
citrusy
clean
bready
malty
grassy
Aroma
The nose leads with a gentle citrus character, closer to lemon peel than juice, offering a clean and inviting opening.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tread Lightly

◎ Appearance

Pale straw color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. A light head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Brisk carbonation is evident throughout, with fine bubbles rising steadily.

pale strawclearlight headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a gentle citrus character, closer to lemon peel than juice, offering a clean and inviting opening. Pale Malz provides a mild, understated cereal sweetness reminiscent of cracker and light bread crust. Faint grassy hop notes emerge in the background, adding subtle complexity without dominating.

citrus peelcereal sweetnessgrassy hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft bready notes and mild Malz sweetness that never turns cloying or heavy. Citrus character follows through the mid-palate, maintaining that dry lemon-forward profile. Brisk carbonation and a slim body keep the beer feeling light and crisp, with bitterness restrained and well-balanced.

lemon citrusbready Malzcrisp carbonationdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. No astringency or residual sweetness; the aftertaste remains refreshing and uncluttered.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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