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Summit Ultra

Speight's
New Zealand·Lager
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A golden low-carb lager with a crisp hop bitterness, at 4.2% ABV. Brewed for longer, it keeps the carbs low, and it launched in October 2017 as part of the Summit range, where Summit Lager had joined the family in 2008. The idea: a full-flavoured lager without all the carbohydrates.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppyclean
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by crisp, refined noble hop character with subtle herbal and grassy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Ultra

◎ Appearance

Summit Ultra presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar of lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that persists steadily. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a precision-brewed pale lager.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by crisp, refined noble hop character with subtle herbal and grassy notes. A faint malt backbone emerges beneath, contributing a light grainy sweetness without occupying the foreground. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and focused, with no yeast esters or adjunct notes interfering.

noble hopsherbal, grassylight grainclean

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with a lean malt body that delivers subtle bread and grain character without heaviness. Mid-palate shows crisp hop bitterness (22 IBU) that builds progressively, balancing the minimal residual sweetness. The reduced carbohydrate profile is evident in the dry, efficient mouthfeel without sacrificing flavor definition.

crisp hop bitelean bodydry finishgrain-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with lingering hop bitterness that gradually fades to a clean palate. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly herbal, leaving no cloying sweetness behind.

dryherbal fadeclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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What is a 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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