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Dale's Light Lager

United States·American Light Lager
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Malt, grain and mild floral hops make up a light, brisk aroma. The first sip is crisp, with biscuit and a very light honeysuckle character that adds some complexity to a simple backdrop. It pours bright and clear at 4.2% ABV. Oskar Blues has been putting its beer into cans since 2002, after buying a hand can seamer.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
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
floralbreadymalty
floral
bready
malty
honey
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean malt and grain notes, supported by a gentle floral character from the mild hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dale's Light Lager

◎ Appearance

Pours bright and clear with a pale straw hue. The head settles quickly to a thin collar, showing modest retention. Fine carbonation creates a crisp visual impression without aggressive bubble activity.

pale strawcrystal cleardelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean malt and grain notes, supported by a gentle floral character from the mild hops. A subtle honeysuckle sweetness emerges behind the grain backdrop, creating an inviting but understated opening.

malt, grain foundationmild floral hopshoneysuckle whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and brisk, with biscuit and light bready character taking the foreground. Mid-palate remains simple and clean, allowing the honeysuckle complexity to surface briefly before fading into a dry, grain-driven finish. Bitterness is minimal, keeping the beer straightforward and refreshing.

crisp, clean palatebiscuit, bready maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with residual grain and a light honey fade. No lingering harshness or off-flavours; the beer simply stops cleanly, inviting another sip.

short, dry finishgrain lingering
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
75
Appearance
78
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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