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Sailor's Delight

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Sailor's Delight began as a collaboration lager and now appears on the brewpub's specialty list as a Mexican-style amber lager. A red-coloured specialty malt gives the beer its reddish hue and contributes toasted bread and a light caramel sweetness. German hops add a spicy, floral accent to the aroma and palate. The malt stays in the foreground without becoming heavy, bitterness is moderate, and the finish is crisp and clean in the manner of a lager.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanspicybready
clean
spicy
bready
malty
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted bread and light caramel malt notes, underpinned by a red specialty malt character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sailor's Delight

◎ Appearance

Sailor's Delight presents a clear, reddish-amber body that glows warmly in the glass. The head is stable and well-retained, with good adhesion to the glass wall. Carbonation is evident and appropriate for the style, creating fine, consistent bubbles.

reddish-amberclearstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted bread and light caramel malt notes, underpinned by a red specialty malt character. German hops add a discrete spicy and floral accent that complements rather than dominates the malt foundation. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without sharp edges.

toasted breadcaramel sweetnessspicy-floral hops

◐ Taste

The palate follows the nose with malt in the foreground—toasted grain and subtle caramel—while German hops contribute a gentle spicy and floral thread. Bitterness is moderate and restrained, never becoming aggressive or astringent. The body is lean to medium, allowing flavour clarity without heaviness.

malt-forwardmoderate bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, characteristic of well-executed lager fermentation. The aftertaste is brief and dry, with lingering toasted notes that fade without persistence.

crispdryclean lager finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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