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New York Lager

Nørrebro Bryghus
Denmark·Amber Lager·Rank 23 of 27 · The Best Danish Lagers
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An American-inspired amber lager with caramel malt sweetness and a clean hop bitterness. Smooth and versatile — one of Copenhagen's most decorated craft lagers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
hoppy
mineral
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting caramel malt sweetness and toasted grain notes characteristic of classic amber lagers.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New York Lager

◎ Appearance

New York Lager displays a beautiful amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting presentation. The beer forms a modest white head that exhibits good retention, while the carbonation appears appropriately lively for the style.

amberclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with inviting caramel malt sweetness and toasted grain notes characteristic of classic amber lagers. Subtle hop aromatics provide a clean, herbal backdrop without dominating, while the overall profile remains approachable and unpretentious.

caramel malttoasted grainclean hopssubtle

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and bread-like malt character that defines the mid-palate experience. A measured, clean bitterness (28 IBU) emerges to balance the malt sweetness, maintaining excellent drinkability without astringency.

caramelmaltybalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing with a slightly dry character that encourages another sip. Lingering grain and subtle hop notes fade cleanly without any harsh edges.

crispdryclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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What is a Amber Lager?

Amber 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.

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