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Grand Prize

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A soft malt profile of biscuit meets low bitterness and a delicate balance of hop and malt flavors. The name goes back to Gulf Brewing Company, which brewed its first batch in Houston's East End in 1933 from a Brogniez family recipe that had won the grand prix at a Belgian beer competition in 1913. Saint Arnold revived the name in January 2024, built on the old tagline: Light! Bright! Just Right!

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
maltybreadyhoppy
malty
bready
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose reveals a soft malt foundation with biscuit and light bread notes that recall gentle sweetness without cloying.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grand Prize

◎ Appearance

Grand Prize presents a pale golden hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout. Carbonation is evident and steady, creating a soft, persistent effervescence.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lace

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a soft malt foundation with biscuit and light bread notes that recall gentle sweetness without cloying. Noble hop character emerges subtly beneath, offering restrained floral and herbal qualities. Clean fermentation character allows the malt-hop balance to remain in the foreground.

biscuit, breadnoble hopssoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with pronounced bready character that grounds the beer's profile. Mild hop bitterness (12 IBU) provides structure without aggression, while delicate noble hop flavors weave through the mid-palate in harmony with residual malt. The finish is clean and crisp, with no harsh edges or astringency.

balanced malt-hoplow bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gently, leaving behind a light bready impression and mild noble hop dryness. Overall finish is short to medium, refreshing and clean.

dry noble finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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