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Neon Lite

Cerebral Brewing
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 47 American Lagers in hopIQ

Neon Lite from Cerebral Brewing in Denver, United States is a love letter to the city's legendary Colfax Avenue, brewed in the classic American Lager tradition. It pours a pale, crystal-clear straw gold with a bright, effervescent white head. The aroma is clean and inviting, with delicate floral and herbal notes from Saaz and Tettnang hops layered over soft, slightly sweet corn and pilsner malt character. On the palate it is light-bodied and refreshingly crisp, with gentle cereal sweetness balanced by subtle Bohemian hop spice. The finish is dry, clean, and highly drinkable — a perfectly executed sessionable lager that earned its 2025 GABF Silver Medal with effortless Mile High charm.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
floral
herbal
hoppy
noble hop
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neon Lite

Appearance

Neon Lite pours a pale straw gold with exceptional clarity and brightness. The white head is lively and effervescent, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. Head retention is moderate, leaving delicate lacing on the sides as the beer is consumed.

pale straw goldcrystal clearbright carbonationfine white head

Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, led by delicate floral and herbal notes from Saaz and Tettnang hops. Soft, slightly sweet corn and pilsner malt character provides a gentle cereal foundation without heavy grain or adjunct character. The overall impression is restrained and well-balanced, with no harsh or oxidative elements.

floral Saazherbal Tettnangsoft corn sweetnessclean malt base

Taste

On the palate, Neon Lite is light-bodied and crisp, with gentle cereal sweetness from the malt bill balanced by subtle Bohemian hop spice. The bitterness is restrained—just enough to frame the delicate grain character without overwhelming the palate. Mineral minerality from the water profile supports the clean, refreshing character throughout the mid-palate.

crisp, light bodysubtle noble hop spicegentle cereal sweetnessdry, mineral finish

Finish

The finish is dry, clean, and highly drinkable, with the hop spice fading gracefully to leave a mineral, slightly herbal aftertaste. Carbonation lingers pleasantly, supporting the sessionable nature of the beer.

dry, cleanmineral aftertastesessionable
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Neon Lite

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.

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What to eat with Neon Lite

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, crisp, smooth-drinking character as Neon Lite will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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