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Crispy Business

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Apricot, peach and blackberry rise from Callista hops over subtle malt sweetness from German pilsner malt, and moderate bitterness leads into a clean, tidy finish. The name plays on the brewery's line that finesse is its business: a light beer that is full of flavor yet easy to drink in numbers. Brewed at 4.5% ABV and 26 IBU.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
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
peachberryclean
peach
berry
clean
fruity
malty
bready
Aroma
Callista hops introduce pronounced stone fruit character—ripe peach and apricot dominate the nose—with subtle berry undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crispy Business

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds with modest retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationlight head retention

◌ Aroma

Callista hops introduce pronounced stone fruit character—ripe peach and apricot dominate the nose—with subtle berry undertones. The German pilsner malt provides a soft, grainy foundation without asserting itself, creating a clean, fruit-forward aromatic profile.

peach and apricotberry notesrefined hop characterdelicate malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate peach and berry character from the Callista hops, followed by a crisp malt backbone derived from German pilsner. Moderate bitterness (26 IBU) develops cleanly through the mid-palate without aggression, balancing the subtle sweetness and leading into a dry conclusion.

stone fruitclean bitternesslight-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is tidy and refreshing, with bitterness fading quickly into a bone-dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or hop residue remains—the beer leaves the palate crisp and ready for another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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