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Old Boise Lager

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A smooth and crisp American lager that pays homage to the original Boise brewing tradition. Light-bodied with a clean grain character and subtle floral hops.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold2
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
floral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean grain character, offering soft notes of fresh bread and subtle malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Boise Lager

◎ Appearance

Old Boise Lager presents a pale straw-gold color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms a modest white crown with steady retention and fine carbonation visible throughout. Typical of the American lager style, the beer displays an inviting, clean appearance that reflects its straightforward character.

pale straw-goldbright claritysteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean grain character, offering soft notes of fresh bread and subtle malt sweetness. Delicate floral hop notes emerge in the background, lending a refined herbal quality without assertiveness. The overall aromatic profile remains crisp and dry, with minimal yeast esters, allowing the grain and noble hop character to define the experience.

clean grainsubtle floral hopsbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, refreshing body and pronounced crispness that carries through the mid-palate. Malty notes of soft cereal grains provide a gentle backbone, while mineral notes add subtle drying qualities. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBUs, allowing the clean grain profile to take precedence over hop bite, finishing with understated refinement.

light-bodiedcrisp grainmineral dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering cereal malt notes and a subtle mineral edge that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains refreshing without becoming harsh or overly lingering.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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