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Last Cast Lager

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A lager in the Munich Helles mould and one of four beers kept on year-round, built as an entry point rather than a statement. Soft bread crust and a light honeyed malt sweetness carry the palate, with grassy, faintly herbal hop notes and a restrained bitterness behind them. Cold conditioning leaves a crisp edge and the finish comes off dry and clean. The name nods to the last cast of the evening on the rivers around town.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
grassycleanbready
grassy
clean
bready
malty
honey
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, biscuit-forward Malz character underscored by a light honeyed sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Last Cast Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A generous, white head forms readily and maintains good retention with fine beading. Carbonation is visible and steady, befitting the crisp character of the style.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, biscuit-forward Malz character underscored by a light honeyed sweetness. Noble hop notes emerge gently behind—grassy and faintly herbal—without any aggressive bite. The overall profile is restrained and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct intrusion.

biscuity maltlight honeynoble hopsherbal grassiness

◐ Taste

Soft bread crust and delicate malt sweetness anchor the entry, allowing the palate to settle into a clean, measured middle. Grassy and herbal Edelhopfen notes persist with a restrained bitterness that never dominates; instead it threads through the finish as a dry, crisp counterpoint. The body is light and sessionable, never cloying.

soft breadymalt-drivengrassy hopsrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish arrives dry and clean, with the herbal hop edge lingering briefly before fading into a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste. Cold conditioning ensures a crisp closure that invites the next sip.

dryclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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