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Notable fruit aromas with hints of mango and citrus sit alongside tropical hop flavours, and a smooth bitterness finishes it. Hops from three countries make the lager: Challenger (UK), Saaz (Czechia) and Mosaic (US). Hat-Trick Hero is a pale gold lager at 4.6% and 25 IBU, poured on keg and canned as a match-day beer for football fans.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctly tropical fruit notes—mango and citrus are immediately apparent.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hat-Trick Hero

◎ Appearance

Hat-Trick Hero presents a pale gold hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A fine white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale goldbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctly tropical fruit notes—mango and citrus are immediately apparent. Behind the fruit sits a subtle grassy Edelhopfen character from the three-nation hop blend, with a faint floral edge and clean malt undertones that support without dominating.

mango, citrustropical fruit-forwardfloral Edelhopfen notesclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and refreshing, with tropical hop flavours echoing the nose—citrus zest and subtle stone fruit. A moderate, well-integrated bitterness (25 IBU) arrives mid-palate and carries through cleanly, finishing dry without astringency or sharp edges.

smooth entrytropical hop characterbalanced bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering citrus and a gentle herbal dryness. No residual sweetness or heavy aftertaste; the beer fades evenly.

medium finishdry herbal noteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
73
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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