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Texas Special Light

United States·Light Lager
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The lighter companion to Texas Special, introduced with the revived brand as an American-style light lager. It pours pale gold and clear. The aroma is delicate, with sweet malt and a restrained hop note. On the palate it is clean and crisp, with soft malt undertones, a slim body and only a hint of bitterness, and it finishes smooth and quick. Compared with the full-strength version, the grain and bread notes are similar but quieter.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Mild9 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, leading with soft, sweet malt character and a whisper of grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Texas Special Light

◎ Appearance

Pours pale gold with excellent clarity and brightness. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. A clean, straightforward presentation typical of the American light lager style.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, leading with soft, sweet malt character and a whisper of grain. A light, noble hop note provides subtle balance without asserting itself. Clean and approachable, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct notes.

sweet maltgrain notesrestrained hop

◐ Taste

Crisp and clean on entry, with soft malt undertones that echo bread and grain without heaviness. The body remains slim and refreshing throughout, while bitterness stays minimal at 9 IBU. The palate finishes smooth with a quick fade, leaving no harsh edges or lingering astringency.

clean, crispsoft maltlight bodyminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and swift, with malt sweetness dissipating quickly. A brief, clean aftertaste leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

smooth, quickclean finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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