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Oke Lager

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A clean, crisp craft lager from one of America's most historic small breweries. Light golden with subtle malt sweetness and low bitterness — an easy-drinking, no-frills lager that lets the history of Krebs do the talking.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is clean and subtle, with gentle malt notes suggesting light bread and grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oke Lager

◎ Appearance

Oke Lager presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and subtle, with gentle malt notes suggesting light bread and grain sweetness. A soft, almost mineral quality emerges beneath, characteristic of lager fermentation. Low hop presence remains restrained, allowing the malt foundation to define the aromatic profile without aggression.

clean maltsoft grainmineral undertonerestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a light, slightly sweet malt body that carries notes of bread and cereal. The mid-palate remains balanced and uncomplicated, with minimal bitterness (12 IBU) playing a supporting role. Finish is dry and refreshing, with no harsh edges or warming sensation at 4.5% ABV.

smooth malt sweetnesslow bitternessbread notesdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers briefly with a clean, slightly mineral quality and residual malt character. A crisp, refreshing dryness dominates, inviting another sip.

cleanrefreshingmineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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 American Lager?

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