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Peavey Hook

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Modelled on the everyday lagers of Munich and named after the hooked pole rivermen used to move logs. Clear gold with a firm, lasting head. Munich malt alongside the 2-row puts honey, bread crust and a chewy grain sweetness in the middle, and the single Lubelski addition stays quiet, adding only a light herbal, hay-like note. The finish is soft and short, with barely any bitterness.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 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
maltybreadyhoney
malty
bready
honey
herbal
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—honey and fresh bread crust emerge as the dominant aromatic notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peavey Hook

◎ Appearance

Peavey Hook presents a clear, bright gold that captures the essence of a traditional Munich Helles. A firm white head forms at the pour and persists with notable stability, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the glass, maintaining the beer's inviting visual presence throughout.

bright goldpersistent white headclear and translucentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—honey and fresh bread crust emerge as the dominant aromatic notes. A subtle herbal and hay-like quality from the Lubelski hop addition sits quietly in the background, never assertive. The overall bouquet is clean and uncluttered, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

honey sweetnessbread crustsubtle herbalhay-like notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and grain-forward, with the Munich and two-row malts delivering a chewy sweetness that fills the mid-palate. Honey notes develop gradually, supported by a bready backbone that recalls fresh white bread. Bitterness remains minimal throughout, allowing the malt's natural sweetness to define the flavor arc without any sharp edges.

malty and sweetchewy grain characterhoney undertoneslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably soft and brief, fading cleanly without lingering bitterness or astringency. A gentle malt sweetness persists as the final memory, with only the lightest herbal whisper in the aftertaste.

soft and shortclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

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