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Herd Mentality

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Stone fruit and blackcurrant shape this clean, crisp 4.5% India pale lager, brewed with Citra hops over extra pale and rice malt and light on haze. SALT made it with Big Potato Games, the studio behind the game Herd Mentality, which has been bringing friends and families together for games nights since 2014.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop 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
cleanhoppydark fruit
clean
hoppy
dark fruit
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Citra hops, layered with distinct stone fruit and blackcurrant character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herd Mentality

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that settles into a delicate ring of lacing. The body is light and bright, with active carbonation evident throughout. Despite its low SRM, the beer presents a luminous, inviting presence in the glass.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Citra hops, layered with distinct stone fruit and blackcurrant character. A clean, slightly grassy hop backdrop emerges, supported by subtle pale malt sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and refreshing, with no phenolic or yeasty distractions.

Citra citrusstone fruit, blackcurrantclean, grassybright and crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light, with the hop bitterness (45 IBU) arriving briskly without harshness. The mid-palate balances stone fruit and subtle dark berry notes against a gentle malt backbone, while the carbonation accentuates crispness. Bitterness is firm but measured, never overwhelming the delicate fruit character.

firm bitternessdark fruit forwardlight malt presencecrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes fading smoothly. A gentle drying sensation persists on the palate without astringency.

dry finishherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
73
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About India Pale Lager

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