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Early Bird

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Sweet and tart: blackberry and a squeeze of lemonade, with a light malty sweetness beneath, timed for warmer weather. At 4.5% and 30 IBU, this blackberry lemonade ale is brewed with Willamette and Centennial hops and a malt bill of 2-Row Pale, toasted wheat and oats; natural flavors add the berry and lemon. It is also on draft.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berrytartfruity
berry
tart
fruity
citrusy
malty
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright blackberry and lemon notes, supported by a subtle wheat grain character and gentle herbal undertones from the Willamette and Centennial hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Early Bird

◎ Appearance

Early Bird presents a pale golden hue with good transparency and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating a light foam that maintains reasonable lacing along the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright blackberry and lemon notes, supported by a subtle wheat grain character and gentle herbal undertones from the Willamette and Centennial hops. A light malty sweetness frames the fruit without overwhelming it, creating an inviting and refreshing opening.

blackberry forwardlemon zestlight grainherbal hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced berry and tart lemonade flavors, balanced by a restrained malty foundation from the 2-Row Pale and toasted wheat. Moderate bitterness from the 30 IBU provides structure without harshness, while the oats contribute a soft, smooth texture that bridges fruit and grain.

berry-tart balancesubtle malt sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering citrus and berry notes fading to a dry, wheat-tinged aftertaste. At 4.5% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing, ideal for warm weather consumption.

dry aftertasteshort-to-medium finishrefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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