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Knife's Edge

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Toasty is the note that runs through Knife's Edge, a black rice lager from Real Ale in Blanco, Texas. Black rice is the signature ingredient here. Real Ale brews with Texas Hill Country water and minimal processing to keep the flavor intact, and this lager follows that philosophy from the brewhouse to the glass.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted grain character, reminiscent of lightly caramelized bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Knife's Edge

◎ Appearance

Knife's Edge presents a pale straw gold color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms white and compact, with good retention and fine lacing that clings steadily to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle without aggression.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted grain character, reminiscent of lightly caramelized bread crust. Black rice contributes a subtle earthiness and soft sweetness beneath the malt foundation. Noble hop presence is restrained, offering only a whisper of herbal and floral depth that supports rather than dominates the grain-forward profile.

toasted grainbread crustsoft earthnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and smooth, with the toasted malt character taking center stage immediately. Mid-palate development is bready and grainy, with black rice lending a gentle nuttiness and slight mineral undertone. Bitterness is minimal at 22 IBU, restrained enough to preserve drinkability while providing just enough structure to prevent flatness.

clean entrybready graingentle nuttinessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with toasted malt fading to a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. The overall impression is light and quenching, leaving no residual sweetness or harshness.

crisp exitdry grainrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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