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National Bohemian

Pabst Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 69 American Lagers in hopIQ

National Bohemian, better known as Natty Boh, is a Baltimore-associated American lager first brewed in 1885. It pours a light, pale gold under a fine white head. The nose is soft and grainy, with a hint of corn sweetness and a whisper of hop; the palate is light-bodied and easy-drinking, with a mild malt sweetness and a very restrained hop bitterness, and the finish is clean and dry, without any noticeable aftertaste, in the classic mid-Atlantic tradition.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward 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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for National Bohemian

Appearance

National Bohemian presents a pale gold hue characteristic of the American lager tradition. A fine, bright white head forms and recedes into delicate lacing along the glass. The beer displays excellent clarity with lively carbonation throughout.

pale goldfine white headbright, clear

Aroma

The nose is soft and undemanding, leading with grainy notes and a light corn sweetness. A whisper of noble hop character threads through without assertiveness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and inviting, free of harsh esters or phenolic notes.

soft graincorn sweetnesssubtle hop

Taste

The palate is light-bodied and approachable, with a mild malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. Hop bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, allowing the clean malt base to dominate. The mid-palate remains crisp and easy-drinking without any rough edges.

light malt sweetnessrestrained bitternessclean, dry palate

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading without lingering bitterness or sweetness. No noticeable aftertaste remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean fadeout
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of National Bohemian

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with National Bohemian

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, light, dry character as National Bohemian will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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