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Old Boise Lager

Woodland Empire Ale Craft
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 60 American Lagers in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Old Boise Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Old Boise Lager

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American 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.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, light character as Old Boise Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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