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Summit Lager

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Gold in color with a bright, foamy head, this lager shows toasty malt that hints at freshly baked biscuits, a delicate malt sweetness and a gentle toasty character, then finishes dry with just a whisper of bitterness. Czech Saaz is the hop; 2-row pale, Heritage Gold, Munich and wheat malts make the grain bill. At 4.5% ABV and 9° Plato, brewed since 2025.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
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
toastymaltynoble hop
toasty
malty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle toasty malt notes reminiscent of freshly baked biscuits and light bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliant gold with excellent clarity and a bright, foamy head that displays fine retention and lacing. The carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, maintaining a steady stream of fine bubbles. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted American lager.

brilliant goldfine foamcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle toasty malt notes reminiscent of freshly baked biscuits and light bread crust. Czech Saaz hops contribute a delicate, refined floral quality without aggression. Underneath lies a subtle malt sweetness with a clean, neutral character that allows the noble hop aromatics to shine through.

toasty maltnoble hopbiscuit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and toasty grain character, showing the influence of 2-row pale, Heritage Gold, and Munich malts. Mid-palate maintains a dry, crisp structure with gentle malt presence and minimal hop bitterness. The balance favors clean maltiness over aggression, finishing with restrained noble-hop complexity and a whisper of bitterness.

malty sweetnessdrynoble hoprestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a gentle toasty aftertaste that fades quickly without harsh edges. A light, refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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