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New Glarus Two Women

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New Glarus' German-inspired lager — named after the two women who founded the brewery. Clean, crisp and malt-forward with subtle noble hop spice and a refreshing finish. Two Women is Dan Carey's homage to traditional German lager craftsmanship.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleannoble hopmalty
clean
noble hop
malty
mineral
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
Clean and straightforward on the nose, leading with soft Malz character—hints of grain and subtle bread crust.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Glarus Two Women

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. A fine, persistent white head forms with solid foam retention, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a traditional lager conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

Clean and straightforward on the nose, leading with soft Malz character—hints of grain and subtle bread crust. Noble hop spice emerges gently in the background, adding a whisper of herbal and peppery notes without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, reflecting careful German lager craftsmanship.

MalzEdelhopfen-Würzeclean malt profile

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with a malt-forward body that expresses subtle sweetness and bready depth without heaviness. The mid-palate is refreshing and mineral-driven, with noble hop spice providing gentle bitterness and a dry character that prevents any cloying sensation. Finish is clean and light, allowing the lager's delicate balance to shine through.

crisp palatemalty, drymineral edge

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing, with a short to medium finish that dissipates cleanly. The aftertaste leaves a faint noble hop spice and a whisper of grain—elegant and uncluttered.

dryclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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What is a 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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