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Old Aggie

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Subtly sweet honeycomb notes float across the tongue, and a citrusy snap of Cascade and Chinook hops punctuates each sip of this sessionable 4.7% light lager. Brewed in collaboration with Colorado State University: a portion of the total sales supports the university's Science and Fermentation program and its athletics.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
citrusyhoneyhoppy
citrusy
honey
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty citrus notes from Cascade and Chinook hops—grapefruit zest and subtle green apple.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Aggie

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Effervescence is lively and consistent, typical of a well-carbonated light lager.

pale straw goldclear and brightpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty citrus notes from Cascade and Chinook hops—grapefruit zest and subtle green apple. Beneath the hop character, honeycomb sweetness emerges with a light, bready Malz undertone that adds gentle grain structure without heaviness.

citrus zesthoneycomb sweetnessnoble hopssubtle grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus snap from the Edelhopfen blend, balanced by soft honeycomb sweetness that rolls across the tongue. Mid-palate is clean and light, with a bready grain foundation that prevents cloying. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, finishing dry with lingering citrus.

citrus-forwardhoney balancelight-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying quickly with a faint citrus pith and grain character. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, inviting another sip.

dryrefreshingcitrus pith fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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