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30th Anniversary Lager with Lemon

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Subtle citrus from Sicilian lemon puree and Lemon Drop hops meets a light floral note from Hallertau Blanc, all over a clean lager base. It is light-bodied with low bitterness and finishes crisp. Brewed to mark 30 years of Real Ale, which began brewing in Blanco in 1996, as a limited release at 4.5% ABV and 25 IBU.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfloral
citrusy
clean
floral
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus from Sicilian lemon puree and Lemon Drop hops, creating an immediately recognizable citrus character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 30th Anniversary Lager with Lemon

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A delicate white head forms with fine carbonation, showing good retention and light lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-executed lager.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus from Sicilian lemon puree and Lemon Drop hops, creating an immediately recognizable citrus character. A subtle floral note from Hallertau Blanc adds refinement and delicacy. The clean lager base provides a neutral backdrop without intrusive yeast or adjunct characteristics, allowing the fruit and floral elements to shine.

bright citrusSicilian lemonsoft floralsclean lager base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied with direct citrus flavor that mirrors the aroma. The mid-palate maintains the lemon character while the floral notes from Hallertau Blanc provide complexity and balance. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the fruit and floral elements to dominate without harsh edges, and a subtle sweetness rounds out the composition.

crisp citruslight bodyrestrained bitternessfloral balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the citrus fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, a bright, mineral-like quality leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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