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Bready, biscuity malt carries this straw-colored lager, with a subtle spicy and floral hop aroma, a light body and a firm, dry bitterness. North Coast has revived the name since acquiring the trademark rights in 1995: the flagship of the Acme Brewing Company, formed in San Francisco in 1907, was called Acme Beer. A cold fermentation with a lager yeast chosen to spotlight the malt keeps fruity ale esters out. 4.4% ABV, 30 IBU.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward 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
breadymaltyclean
bready
malty
clean
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes—biscuity and slightly bread-forward.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Acme Beer

◎ Appearance

Straw-colored with brilliant clarity and pale golden hues. The head forms with moderate density and settles to a thin, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident through a steady stream of fine bubbles.

straw-coloredbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes—biscuity and slightly bread-forward. Behind this sits a delicate spicy and floral hop signature that remains subtle and refined. A clean, neutral yeast character allows the malt and noble hop aromatics to remain in sharp focus.

grainy maltbiscuit, breadspicy floral hopsclean lager character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, bready malt foundation that carries a light body throughout. A firm, dry bitterness builds steadily across the mid-palate without harshness, underpinned by restrained spice from the hops. The finish is crisp and mineral-dry, with clean fermentation character leaving no fruity esters.

bready malt entrydry, firm bitternesslight bodycrisp, mineral

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, drying quickly on the palate with lingering bitterness that remains clean and composed. A refreshing quality persists, inviting repeated sips.

short-medium finishdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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